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Name
Scientific name
Leporacanthicus heterodon
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Golden Vampire Plec
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The golden vampire plec, Leporacanthicus heterodon, is a suckermouth catfish from the Rio Xingu basin in Brazil. It lives in rapids and oth…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
3–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Rio Xingu basin, Brazil.
Habitat
A reophilic species that lives in rapids and other fast-flowing waters.
Aquarium size
Given its territorial nature and potential size, a tank in the region of 120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres in size is a sensible choice.
Maintenance
A spacious tank is required, preferably with a sandy substrate. Provide hiding places and shade with some big chunks of driftwood and smooth rocks. Dim lightin…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 6.0-7.0 Hardness: 3-10°H
Diet
Not a very vegetarian Loricariid, it will accept most sinking dried foods, and also enjoys munching on meatier fare such as earthworms, prawns, mussels, bloodw…
Behaviour and compatibility
Generally peaceful with species inhabiting other parts of the tank. In a biotope setup good tankmates include larger characins such as Anostomus, Hemiodus, Sem…
Sexual dimorphism
When viewed from above, mature males have a noticeably longer and wider head than females. They also have a bigger dorsal fin and more numerous odontotes than …
Reproduction
It's probably not been bred in the hobby.
Notes
The vampire part of the common name is derived from the unique upper jaw dentition exhibited by members of this genus, consisting of, you guessed it, two large…
References
References
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