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Name
Scientific name
Lamontichthys llanero
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
Lamontichthys llanero is a suckermouth catfish from the Orinoco basin in Venezuela. It lives among rocky substrates and driftwood snags in …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
2–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Venezuela, Orinoco
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Orinoco basin, Venezuela.
Habitat
Inhabits shallow, flowing waters, where it lives among the rocky substrates and driftwood snags.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.
Maintenance
A stream-type setup with a gravel or sand substrate, driftwood, and rounded stones and rocks would simulate its natural biotope, but it's equally at home in a …
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 6.0-7.0 Hardness: 2-10°H
Diet
Omnivorous. It should be offered vegetable matter in both fresh (cucumber slices, blanched spinach etc.) and dried (algae wafers, spirulina tablets etc.) forms…
Behaviour and compatibility
Unaggressive but perhaps not the best choice for a general community tank, due to its rather specialised requirements. Possible tankmates include peaceful char…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Has been achieved, but few details are available. The fish spawn on a flat surface, sometimes using the aquarium glass.
Notes
A rarely seen species in the hobby.
References
References
No references