Peckoltia sp.
L288
Etymology
Peckoltia: named for German botanist and pharmacist Gustavo Peckolt who was born in Brazil, became a member of the Natural History Commission of Rondon, and published important books about Brazilian plants in the late 1800s alongside his father Theodor.
Classification
Order: Siluriformes Family: Loricariidae
Distribution
Currently known only from the rios Curuá Una and Uruará in Pará state, Brazil.
The Curuá Una is a tributary flowing into the main lower Amazon channel downstream of Santarém and there is a large hydroelectric power plant constructed on it which supplies power to the city.
The Uruará joins the Curuá Una around 30 km upstream of its mouth and confluence with the Amazon.
Maximum Standard Length
90 – 100 mm.
Aquarium SizeTop ↑
An aquarium with base dimensions of 80 ∗ 30 cm should be the smallest considered for an adult pair with a group requiring larger quarters.
Water Conditions
Temperature: 26 – 30 °C
pH: 5.0 – 7.0
Hardness: 18 – 143 ppm
Sexual Dimorphism
Nuptial adult males develop more extended odontodes on the pectoral fins and body for the duration of the reproductive season.
Sexually mature males are also more slender and less stocky than females, a difference which is easily observed when the fish are viewed from above.
Reproduction
Cave-spawner with the male responsible for brood care.
References
- Stawikowski, R., A. Werner and I. Seidel, 2004 - DATZ: 1-132
DATZ Special: L-Numbers.
