The Whiptail catfish has a wide area of distribution and is found in the upper Amazon, middle Amazon (Solimões), the Rio Acre, Rio Purus, and Rio Nhamunda. This is a charming and delicate-looking loricariid that is ideally suited to a quiet, planted aquarium.
| Synonyms | Hemiloricaria lanceolata, Loricaria lanceolata |
| Distribution | Upper Amazon River basin: Brazil and Peru. |
| Maximum Size | 12.3cm (4.8") |
| Temperature | 25-28°C |
| Water Parameters | Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.0-7.8, dH: up to 20 degrees. |
| Compatibility | Community |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Mature males develop a covering of odontodes on the head and pectoral fins. |
Whiptail Catfish XL
- Product Code: Catfish 48
- Availability: Out Of Stock
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£14.00
Tags: Catfish