162mm SL
Juvenile
Large specimen on beach of Rio Xingu
Close-up of mouth
Dorsal view
171mm SL
Angle of photo changes head profile
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| Scientific Name | Panaque cf. armbrusteri`xingu` |
| Common Names | L027 `XINGU`, Xingu Royal Pleco L027A, LDA063, Longnosed Royal Pleco, Red Fin Royal Pleco, Xingu-kongesugemalle (Denmark) |
| Synonym(s) | |
| Pronunciation | pan ah KAY. |
| Etymology | The generic epithet "panaque" is a Venezuelan common name for this fish. Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 400mm or 15.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | The genus Panaque is identified by the teeth, which are spoon-shaped. This means that the teeth are noticeably wider at the tip than at the base. Other loricariidae have teeth that are similar width all the way from one end to the other. A second distinguishing feature is the lack of a buccal papilla, which is a "flap of skin" on the inside of the mouth. See pictures in this PDF on Pterygoplichthys. The genus Panaque is identified by the teeth, which are spoon-shaped. This means that the teeth are noticeably wider at the tip than at the base. Other loricariidae have teeth that are similar width all the way from one end to the other. A second distinguishing feature is the lack of a buccal papilla, which is a "flap of skin" on the inside of the mouth. See pictures in this PDF on Pterygoplichthys. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there) Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| Temperature | 26.0-29.0°C or 78.8-84.2°F (Show species within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | All Panaque appear to feed on wood, so wood should be present in the tank. They also take prepared algae wafers and fresh vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, peas, green beans) and tubers (potato, yams and similar). User data. |
| Furniture | Natural habitat is among fallen trees and wood-tangles. |
| Compatibility | Generally peaceful, but may defend their territory against conspecifics. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 12 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.4.27.891 | |
| Last Update | Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am) |