Identity and locality
Scobinancistrus aureatus (Burgess, 1994)
Rio Xingu, Pará, Brazil
Diagnostic evidence and naming
Described from Ilha da Fazenda, Rio Xingu. Sunshine/goldie pleco has distinct golden-toned fins and spotted dark body; original taxon is Scobinancistrus aureatus, not a Panaque strain.
Breeding and genetics limitations
High value of locality-verified broodstock. Original breeding protocol, creator, and inheritance claims require further source verification.
Original references
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Public Discord research discussion
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