Hypostomus niceforoi
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Family: | Loricariidae |
Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
Distribution: | America - South; Japurá and Solimões; Colombia and Brazil. |
Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
Temperament: | Reclusive; Peaceful, will usually hide during the day. |
Diet: | Herbivore; Herbivore |
Care: | Feed sinking vegetable tablets/wafers and zucchini after dark. A large tank is required with many hiding places among plants and hollow logs. Young Hypostomus niceforoi live in fast flowing streams but move to slower, deeper waters as they age. |
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Potential Size: | Male: 15cm (5.9") Female: 15cm (5.9") |
Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
Activity: | Nocturnal; Nocturnal |
Gender: | Cannot be determined from external features. |
Breeding: | Very difficult. No data is available. |
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Comments: | A very rare Hypostomus species. |
Main Colours: | Brown, Black |
Markings: | Spots Small |
Mouth: | Sucking Disc |
Tail: | Flat |
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Submitted By: | Adam |
Contributors: | Cup_of_Lifenoodles |
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