Identity and locality
Panaqolus changae (Chockley & Armbruster, 2002)
Rio Itaya and Momón near Iquitos, eastern Peru
Diagnostic evidence and naming
Originally described as Panaque changae in 2002; has six–twelve trunk bars with light interspaces at least as wide as darker stripes, versus fewer/thicker dark bars of P. maccus. The species currently belongs to Panaqolus.
Breeding and genetics limitations
Fish called tiger or zebra in the trade are not necessarily this species or proof of a new captive bar-pattern line.
Original references
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