AquaticRepublic.com - Scobinancistrus sp. (L368) (LORICARIIDAE) All Fishes

Itaituba, Middle Rio Tapajós
Habitat: Itaituba, Middle Rio Tapajós
Habitat: Itaituba, Middle Rio Tapajós
Close-up of mouth

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Scientific Name	Scobinancistrus sp. (L368)
Common Names	L368, Moon Pleco Månesugemalle (Denmark)
Synonym(s)
Etymology	(Latin)Scobis=Sawdust + (Greek)agkistron=hook. Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
Species Information
Size	350mm or 13.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Sexing	Males grow larger than females. Males develop a more ''bristled'' appearance that, in certain light, can shine from the light being reflected off the fish. The leading edge of the leading pectoral fin ray also becomes slightly spiny in mature males. Head shape, when view from above is blockier in males and more triangular in females. Females are wider across the midriff. Males grow larger than females. Males develop a more ''bristled'' appearance that, in certain light, can shine from the light being reflected off the fish. The leading edge of the leading pectoral fin ray also becomes slightly spiny in mature males. Head shape, when view from above is blockier in males and more triangular in females. Females are wider across the midriff.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
Temperature	27.0-30.0°C or 80.6-86°F (Show species within this range)
Other Parameters	Undemanding of water parameters.
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Sinking pellets and frozen bloodworm are ideal although all prepared foods that reach the bottom are accepted. Larger individuals will tackle whole king prawns and mussels with relish. Will eat garden snails and the first breeder of this genus feed their fishes meat and veg in the form of pumpkin. An omnivore that will eat most things and shares with the wood-eating plecos the unusual habit of eating the skin of vegetables before the flesh. User data.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
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Last Update	Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)