Synonyms
unknown
Length (total)
approx. 12 cm
Recommended tank size
80 cm
Temperature
26 - 30 °C
pH
6.0 - 7.5
Amazonas, Roraima
Brazil
Rio Uatumã ➙ Amazonas
˜[ -1.074,-58.634 ]
Type of water
Clear water
Nutrition (mostly): omnivore
Eats plants
not known
Keeping in (small) groups is recommended. Individual keeping is possible.
from genus: Males have a a wider head and stronger odontodes. Females have a wider waist.
from genus: Standard
unknown
 
Sympatric with
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
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
- Seidel, Ingo: "Die Harnischwelse des Rio Jatapu"
(Aquaristik Fachmagazin Dezember 2008 / Januar 2009) - Seidel, Ingo: "Aquaristisch neue Harnischwelse aus dem Norden Brasiliens (I)"
(DATZ 11/2009 - "Wels-Presseschau")