Hypancistrus l-316

Common Names:

Rio Jari Zebra Pleco

Synonyms:

Family:

Loricariidae

Category:

Catfish_Bottom_Feeders

Distribution:

America - South; Rio Jari, Para State, Brazil

Main Ecosystem:

River; River

Temperament:

Peaceful; A fairly peaceful species, albeit, slightly territorial.

Diet:

Ominvore; Omnivorous with a slight carnivorous bent. A staple prepared food supplemented with a herbivorous cichlid mixed food, such as those given to tropheus, would be an ideal feeding regime.

Care:

Fairly straightfoward and undemanding. fish may be slow to food just after introduction.

pH:

6 - 8

Temperature:

25°C - 30°C

77°F - 86°F

Hardness:

Potential Size:

Male: 11.5cm (4.5")
Female: 10cm (3.9")

Water Region:

Bottom; Bottom

Activity:

NonSpecific; Depends largely upon an individual basis, though once accustomed to being fed, they will forage timidly during the day.

Gender:

Difficult as this species exhibits little interopercular odontodal growth. Males tend to be slightly spinier with broader pectoral hard rays.

Breeding:

Has been bred, but is reputed to be fairly difficult to induce. Follow standard hypancistrus procedure with a tight-fitting cave and high turnover. Meaty foods should be fed prior to spawning.

Variants:

Comments:

Fishes of the Rio Jari have been seen with increasing frequency. Expect to see more of this fish in months to come.

Main Colours:

White, Black, Purple

Markings:

Striped And Spotted

Mouth:

Sucking Disc

Tail:

Concave

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