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Farlowella acus (Kner, 1853) Whiptail catfish |
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photo by
Storry, S. |
| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 3 - 8 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Lake Valencia and Torito River basins. | |||
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| Biology: | Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 08 November 2020 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||