Lasiancistrus Guacharote
📖 Overview
Lasiancistrus Guacharote (Lasiancistrus guacharote), first described by Valenciennes, 1840 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species can be distinguished from all its congeners except for L. schomburgkii by having a single to a small patch of platelets ventromedially from the insertion of the pectoral-fin spine and nowhere else ventrally, and from by having black spots in the dorsal fin (vs. no or white spots) and black bands in the paired and caudal fins (vs. bands absent) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lasiancistrus Guacharote is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Lago Maracaibo basin of Venezuela and Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lasiancistrus Guacharote.
🔍 Similar Species
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