Squaliforma

Isbrücker & Michels, 2001
Type species: Squaliforma horrida (L 290)
Squaliforma horrida (L 290)
Etymology
Squalis für Hai und Form in Anspielung auf die Körperform
Classification
 
Family
Loricariidae
 
Subfamily
Hypostominae
 
Tribe
Hypostomini
Synonyms
from Aphanotorulus
Length (total)
15 - 65 cm
Anatomy
langgestreckt
Body height
flat
Coloring
Leopardmuster
Fins
Adipose
present
Anale
5 soft rays
Caudale
deutlich längerer unterer Caudallappen
Dorsale
7 soft rays
Pectorale
Ventrale
 
Squaliforma - overview of fins
Mouth
viele kleine Papillen, aber nur eine in der Mundhöhle
Jaw
viele kleine Zähne
Squaliforma horrida (L 290)
Sex difference
stärkerer Odontodenbewuchs auf Pectorale und Hinterkörper
Distribution
Bolivia (3), Brazil (12), Ecuador (3), Peru (2), Venezuela (1)
 
 
Squaliforma - overview of habitats
Similar Genus
Aphanotorulus
Hypostomus
 
Squaliforma - on last evaluated german stock lists
Additional literatur
  • I. Seidel / H.-G. Evers "Welsatlas 2" S.1123 - 1127
Internet sources

Species

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Origin
Length
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Bree
ding
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