Royal panaque (Panaque nigrolineatus)

Scientific name: Panaque nigrolineatus Peters, 1877

Royal panaque (Panaque nigrolineatus)

The Royal panaque (Panaque nigrolineatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae that grows to about 25 cm (9.8 in). It is difficult to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.5. Native range: South America, Orinoco and southern middle and lower Amazon River tributaries.

Royal panaque care at a glance

Care level
Difficult
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
25 cm (9.8 in)
Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH
6.5–7.5
Hardness
2–15 dGH (36–268 ppm)
Diet
Herbivore

Biology

Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; minimum aquarium size 120 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Panaque nigrolineatus
Family
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
43.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 2 - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Orinoco and southern middle and lower Amazon River tributaries.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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