Identity and locality
Panaqolus maccus (alias of L104)
Orinoco drainage
Diagnostic evidence and naming
Searchable historical alias L162 and LDA022 of the L104 clown pleco. This is NOT a second species. Link evidence back to original taxonomy and record-specific trade code.
Breeding and genetics limitations
Do not separate L104 and L162 as independent founder lineages without verified collection or controlled breeder records.
Original references
Links are research leads; they do not certify every statement. Check original taxonomy and date.
Public Discord research discussion
Follow the original forum topic. It is a discussion record, not independent scientific verification.