Dwarf Royal Twig Catfish (Sturisomatichthys leightoni)
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Dwarf Royal Twig Catfish
Sturisomatichthys leightoni
114 Litres (30 US G.)
15.2-17.8cm (6-7 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.2
23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)
6-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Loricariidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Dwarf Royal Twig Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Sturisomatichthys leightoni, Oxyloricaria leightoni
Origin
- South America: Upper Magdalena and Cauca River basins in Colombia.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors: )