Rineloricaria sp. L010a
| Common Names: | L010a, Red whiptail catfish, Red lizard whiptail |
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| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | America - South |
| Main Ecosystem: | River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Reasonably active in movement compared to other whiptail species. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Foods bloodworms, brine shrimp, algae tabs, cucumber, flake foods. |
| Care: | Will benefit from large anubias leaves to clean and sit on, moderate to strong current with good saturation of the water with air. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 11cm (4.3") Female: 11cm (4.3") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom |
| Activity: | NonSpecific |
| Gender: | Males grow short spines (odontodes) in the top of their heads and pectoral fins. |
| Breeding: | 15 to 60 green eggs laid in cave, pipe or depression under driftwood. Hatching in 11 days. |
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| Main Colours: | Red, Brown |
| Markings: | Mottled |
| Mouth: | Sucking Disc |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Image Credit: | Brengun |
| Submitted By: | Brengun |
| Contributors: | Brengun |
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