Panaqolus purusiensis

La Monte, 1935
128 mm (MUSM 39425), Alto Purús
 
Family
 
Subfamily
 
Tribe
 
Group
 
Genus
 
Subgenus / Species group
Synonyms
unknown
Length (total)
approx.  15 cm
Standard length (documented)
130.4 mm
Recommended tank size
100 cm
Temperature
24 - 28 °C
pH
6.0 - 8.0

Arce

Brazil

rio Laco → rio Purus → Amazonas → Atlantic NE

˜[ -9.029,-68.592 ]
Map to Panaqolus purusiensis
Flow
small - strong
Substrate
rocks
In water
deadwood
Nutrition (mostly): wood-eater
Eats plants
yes
Keeping in (small) groups is recommended. Individual keeping is possible.
from genus: males: slim waist, strong odontodes
from genus: Standard
unknown
 
 
 
present
4 soft rays
13 - 14 soft rays
II / 7 - 8 rays
6 soft rays
5 soft rays
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
Pic. 2: 128 mm (MUSM 39425), Alto Purús
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