Black Spiny Ashiura Pleco (Megalancistrus barrae)
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Black Spiny Ashiura Pleco
Black Spiny Ashiura Pleco
Megalancistrus barrae
303 Litres (80 US G.)
35.6-40.6cm (14-16 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.5
25-27.8°C (77 -82 °F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
8-10 years
Family
Loricariidae
Contents
Additional names
- Black Spiny Ashiura Pleco, Azzura Pleco, Giant Ancistrus
Additional scientific names
- Ancistrus barrae
Origin
- South America: São Francisco River basin, Brazil.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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