All Fishes ⇒ LORICARIIDAE ⇒ Hypostominae ⇒ The genus Leporacanthicus

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SpeciesThere are 14 "species" in our database. Leporacanthicus joselimai is the most commonly kept (k: 1). Leporacanthicus triactis has the most images (i: 26).
Keepers3 species (21%) are being kept by registered keepers
Pronunciationlepor ah KAN thi cuss
EtymologyLatin, lepus, leporis = rabbit + Greek, akantha = thorn.
IdentificationAll Leporacanthicus spp. have a small backwards facing slightly proud blunt thorn-like plate on top of their heads.
SizeSmallest 98 mm, largest 300 mm, average 221mm, most commonly 250mm. All SL.
Distribution

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    1.
    Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias(l240)Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias(l240)
    (33.33%)
    2.
    Leporacanthicus triactisLeporacanthicus triactis
    (33.33%)
    3.
    Leporacanthicus joselimaiLeporacanthicus joselimai
    (33.33%)