Lanceolate Whiptail Catfish (Rineloricaria lanceolata)
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Lanceolate Whiptail Catfish
Lanceolate Whiptail Catfish
Rineloricaria lanceolata
57 Litres (15 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)
5-19 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Loricariidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Lanceolate Whiptail Catfish, Whiptail Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Hemiloricaria lanceolata, Loricaria lanceolata
Origin
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Sexing
- Sexing is very straightforward in this species. The male has a much broader head than the female and his cheeks are densely covered with odontodes ("whiskers").
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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