L002 Tiger Pekoltia Pleco - Panaqolus sp.
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Description
| Scientific Name | Panaqolus sp. (L002) , 1988 |
| Common Names |
L002, Tiger ''peckoltia' L074, Tocantins Tigersugemalle (Denmark) |
| Type Locality | Brazil: Rio Tocantins at Cametá |
| Pronunciation | pan ack oh luss |
| Etymology | Panaqolus: Inelegantly derived from the indigenous term Panaque and in a form that infers a smaller size than that genus. |
 Species Information |
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| Size | 100mm or 3.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Sometimes labelled as Peckoltia vermiculata in older literature although the dentition matches that of Panaqolus spp. After comparing photographs of the type specimen of Peckoltia vermiculata which is held in a museum in Vienna we have no doubt that L002 is not that species. It is an unidentified species. L074 appears to be a very faded L002. |
| Sexing | Males develop (particularly on their pectoral fin rays and lower back) heavy teeth-like odontodal growth. Often this gives the male fish a hairy or 'furry' look. |
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Habitat Information |
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| Distribution | South America: Rio Tocantins Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tocantins, Lower Tocantins (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temperature | 23.0-27.0°C or 73.4-80.6°F (Show species within this range) |
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Husbandry Information |
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| Feeding | This genus feeds on wood, and should have several pieces, preferably several kinds of wood to chew on. Aside from wood, a mainly vegetarian diet is recommended, prepared food such as algae wafers and fresh vegetables, such as courgette (zucchini) and tubers such as potato or sweet potato (yams). User data. |
| Furniture | Rock piles are optional and wood tangles are a must. Plants are not vital and will be nibbled or destroyed. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Works well with most types of peaceful community fish. Can be somewhat territorial towards conspecifics, but given enough hiding spaces, a group can be kept in a suitable size aquarium - roughly requiring a 30 x 30cm area per fish. |
| Breeding | Has been bred in captivity on a number of occasions. Male guards eggs laid in a cave (in nature it would be hollow wood or similar) until the fry are free swimming. |
| Breeding Reports | There are 14 breeding reports, read them all here. |
L002 Tiger Pekoltia Pleco - Panaqolus sp.
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