Pseudacanthicus serratus

Valenciennes, 1840

(Type species)
Pseudacanthicus serratus, Maroni River
 
Family
Loricariidae
 
Subfamily
Hypostominae
 
Tribe
Acanthicini
 
Genus
Pseudacanthicus
Synonyms
Hypostomus serratus
Mustang Cactus Pleco
Length (total)
approx.  30 cm
Recommended tank size
200 cm
Temperature
25 - 29 °C
Küstengewässer

French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname

Atlantic NE
Map to Pseudacanthicus serratus
 
Pseudacanthicus - overview of habitats
Water values South America
Nutrition (mostly): carnivore
 
Pseudacanthicus - Overview of the natural diet
Eats plants
not known
Type of keeping
Keeping in (small) groups is recommended. Individual keeping is possible.
from genus: males: wider head, often larger dorsal, often more attractive colored
Caves
from genus: Standard
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Pseudacanthicus - overview of fins
not known
Pic. 2: Pseudacanthicus serratus, Maroni River
Many thanks to
for the pictures
Gregory Quartarollo (Guyane Wild Fish Association)
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12.11.2025