Common Whiptail Catfish (Hemiloricaria eigenmanni)
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Common Whiptail Catfish
Hemiloricaria eigenmanni
114 Litres (30 US G.)
12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.4
23.9-28.9°C (75 -84 °F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
6-8 years
Family
Loricariidae
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Contents
Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Loricaria eigenmanni, Rineloricaria eigenmanni
Origin
- Llanos of Colombia and Venezuela. Andean tributaries of the Orinoco drainage.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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