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Scientific Name	Panaque sp. (LDA108)
Common Names	LDA108, Thin Line Panaque
Pronunciation	pan ah KAY.
Etymology	The generic epithet "panaque" is a Venezuelan common name for this fish.
Species Information
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. Both light and dark stripes on the body are much thinner than other Panaque armbrusteri types.
General Remarks	Exported via Macapa, State of Amapa.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Probably collected near Macapa, State of Amapa although this is not confirmed.
IUCN Red List Category	Not Evaluated
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
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
Wishlists	Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There is no wish to keep this species.
Spotters	Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen.
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Last Update	2022 Oct 03 04:10 (species record created: 2022 Oct 03 04:05)