Sturisoma rostratum

Spix & Agassiz, 1829

(Type species)
 
 
Family
 
Subfamily
 
Tribe
 
Genus
Synonyms
Amazonas-Störwels
Loricaria rostrata
Oxyloricaria rostratum
Length (total)
> 30 cm
Standard length (documented)
260.0 mm
Recommended tank size
120 cm
Eats plants
not known
Keeping in (small) groups is recommended. Individual keeping is possible.
substrate breeder
from genus: yes
unknown
 
 
 
12 soft rays
incised / concave
short filament upper
short filament lower
I / 7 rays
without filament 
I / 6 rays
without filament 
i / 5 rays
No type available anymore. Identity no longer to clarify.
Not on the positive list of Brazil in 2012 : The positive list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
last seen on a
german stock list
07/June/2013
  • Reis, R.E., Kullander, S.O. & Ferraris, C.J. et.al., 2003 "Check List of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America" P. 346
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