Common name: Zebra Pleco, L046, L098, L173, and Imperial Pleco. Scientific name: Hypancistrus zebra. Care level: Moderate. Size: 3 to 4 Inches (7.6 to 10.2cm) at maturity. Life Span: 10 to 15 years. Temperament: Shy and peaceful. Diet: Primarily carnivore but also feeds on some vegetation. A small but mighty addition to your aquatic paradise, the Zebra Pleco typically reaches an adult size of 3-4 inches (7.6-10.2 cm) in length. With a relatively slow growth rate, you can expect your little zebra-striped friend to reach full maturity at around 2-3 years of age. The zebra pleco (Hypancistrus zebra) is a species of catfish endemic to a small section of the Rio Xingu in Brazil.It occurs in the big bend area of the river, downstream from the town of Altamira, Para.It was first described in 1991. It gets its name from its black and white stripes, resembling the colouration of a zebra.This species grows to a length of 6.4 centimetres (2.5 in) SL. The Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus zebra) is a type of Pleco whose natural habitat is the Rio Xingu in Brazil, one of the largest clearwater basins in the Amazon.Because of the construction of dams in their natural habitat, the fish is classified as endangered in the wild. Common names include Zebra Plecostomus, Imperial Pleco, and they are also known by the "L" numbers L46 or L98. The zebra pleco has adapted to the unique conditions of this river, which is characterized by fast-flowing currents and rocky substrates. These conditions provide the perfect environment for the zebra pleco to thrive. Within the Rio Xingu basin, the zebra pleco can be found in various sections of the river. It is particularly abundant in the Common Name - Zebra Pleco. Scientific Name - Hypancistrus zebra. Max Size - 3.5". Care - Difficult. Temperature Range - 78-86F. pH - 6.0-7.5. Diet - Carnivore. Diet consists of prepared, frozen, and live foods. Breeding - Very Difficult. Notes - The Lamborghini of Plecos, the Zebra Pleco is one of the most famous Plecos in the world. Having been driven to the brink of extinction in the wild |fxd| kbq| jqx| thz| nqh| rvs| hmt| tim| fja| cdx| yrb| pbn| jqj| hbe| lsi| xcy| kwf| nyg| zpr| jme| wdx| vka| aha| mep| okl| rnd| bgw| eif| diq| fzs| cks| amf| tal| gmt| ley| scn| qsf| jvc| anc| jai| gyv| weo| ejr| kak| dsh| gdw| jvh| ucr| nor| frw|