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Um Goldnugget-Pleco (Baryancistrus xanthellus) zu bestimmen, achten Sie auf diese Schlüsselmerkmale.

Körperliche Merkmale

Körperform

flat

Färbung

Dark black to brownish-black body covered with numerous bright yellow to orange spots. The intensity and size of the spots can vary. Often, the dorsal fin and the upper and lower lobes of the caudal fin have a distinct yellow to orange margin or band.

Schuppentyp

none

Maulstellung

inferior

Besondere Merkmale

Prominent yellow to orange spots covering the entire body and fins., Often a distinct yellow band on the dorsal and caudal fins., Large, powerful suckermouth with numerous small, spoon-shaped teeth adapted for scraping., Robust, armored body with dermal plates., Relatively large dorsal fin and a strong, often pointed, caudal fin.

Rückenflosse

Large and tall, often with a prominent yellow or orange band along its margin. Typically has one spine and seven soft rays.

Schwanzflosse

Truncate to slightly emarginate, often with a distinct yellow or orange band on the upper and lower lobes. The caudal fin is powerful and used for propulsion.

Brustflosse

Broad and strong, positioned ventrally, aiding in gripping surfaces and maneuvering. Each fin has one spine and five soft rays.

Auffällige Flossen

Adipose fin present, typically small and with a spine. Pelvic fins are also broad and ventrally positioned.

Bestimmungstipps

1. 1

   Spot Pattern

   The most defining characteristic is the bright yellow to orange spots on a dark body. The size and density of these spots can vary, but they are always present and distinct.

2. 2

   Fin Coloration

   Look for a prominent yellow or orange band along the edge of the dorsal fin and often on the upper and lower lobes of the caudal fin. This is a key differentiator from some other Baryancistrus species.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Robust, somewhat flattened body, typical of plecos adapted to fast-flowing waters. The head is broad and the mouth is a large suckermouth.

4. 4

   L-number

   Often identified by its L-numbers: L018, L085, and L177. These numbers refer to variations in spot size and fin coloration, but all are considered B. xanthellus.

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