Synonyms
Pygidium striatum
has Pygidium septentrionale
Babosa
Barbudito
Barbudo
Laucha
Pez gato lápiz
has Pygidium septentrionale
Babosa
Barbudito
Barbudo
Laucha
Pez gato lápiz
Length (total)
approx. 14 cm
Standard length (documented)
119.9 mm
Recommended tank size
100 cm
High above sea level
20 - 1220 m
Flow
small - normal
Substrate
rocks
On the riverbank
forest
Eats plants
not known
unknown
 
ii / 5 - 6 rays
10 - 12 soft rays
ii / 6 - 7 rays
7 - 8 soft rays
i / 4 rays
10 - 12 soft rays
ii / 6 - 7 rays
7 - 8 soft rays
i / 4 rays
Sympatric with
not known
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