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L104 / L162 / LDA022 — Clown Pleco

Named speciesResearch draft

Panaqolus maccus (Schaefer & Stewart, 1993)

Identity and locality

Panaqolus maccus (Schaefer & Stewart, 1993)

Orinoco drainage, Venezuela / Colombia

Diagnostic evidence and naming

Three historical trade codes L104, L162, LDA022 refer to one recognized scientific species. Originally named Panaque maccus; modern valid combination Panaqolus maccus. Several individuals from different exports are not three scientific species.

Breeding and genetics limitations

Wood habitat and grazing matter but wood is not proof of complete digestible nutrition. Need original breeder logs to quantify hatch and maturity.

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