Loricariichthys hauxwelli

Fowler, 1915
Loricariichthys hauxwelli, Holotype
dedicated John Hauxwell
 
Family
 
Subfamily
Synonyms
unknown
least concern
Length (total)
approx.  18 cm
Recommended tank size
120 cm

Ecuador, Colombia, Peru
Map to Loricariichthys hauxwelli
Nutrition (mostly): omnivore
Eats plants
not known
Keeping in (small) groups is recommended. Individual keeping is possible.
from genus: note lips
lip breeder
from genus: yes
unknown
 
 
 
I / 5 rays
slightly incised / concave, pointed
short filament upper
I / 7 rays
slightly convex
6 soft rays
5 soft rays
not known
  • Reis, R.E., Kullander, S.O. & Ferraris, C.J. et.al., 2003 "Check List of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America" P. 338
  • Grant, S., 2017 "The enigmatic Loricariichthys hauxwelli Fowler, 1915 (Siluriformes: Loricariidae)" (Journal of the Catfish Study Group) P. 13
Pic. 2: Loricariichthys hauxwelli, Holotype
Pic. 3: Loricariichthys hauxwelli, Holotype
Many thanks to
for the pictures
Henry Fowler, 1915 (PD)
1, 2, 3
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