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Latest revision as of 03:13, 13 December 2017
Peppermint Pleco
Peppermint Pleco
Parancistrus nudiventris
57 Litres (15 US G.)
15.2-17.8cm (6-7 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.2
26 -29 °C (78.8-84.2°F)
5-15 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Loricariidae
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Additional names
- L031, L176, L300, LDA04, Peppermint Pleco
Sexing[edit]
- Heavy odontodal growth on cheeks, pectoral spines and body plates on mature males. Much less or non-existent on mature females.
Identification[edit]
- Can be mistaken for Parancistrus aurantiacus, however, the P.nudiventris has subtle differences such as a lack of abdominal plates, buccal teeth more conspicuous, and shorter posterior dentary processes. This fish's colouration is attractive, it is a deep brown-black in base colour with many small white spots, which vary in size from fish to fish.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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