Come identificare Zebra Pleco

Per identificare Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus zebra), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

flat

Colorazione

Distinctive black body with prominent white to cream-colored stripes. The stripes are typically vertical on the body and extend onto the fins, forming a striking zebra-like pattern. The intensity and thickness of the stripes can vary slightly between individuals.

Tipo di squame

none

Posizione della bocca

inferior

Caratteristiche distintive

Striking black and white striped pattern, Small, flattened body, Large dorsal fin, Small, inferior mouth with specialized teeth for scraping, Absence of adipose fin

Pinna dorsale

Large and sail-like, typically with one spine and seven soft rays. The dorsal fin is often held erect.

Pinna caudale

Forked caudal fin with elongated upper and lower lobes, often with white tips.

Pinna pettorale

Well-developed and horizontally oriented, aiding in gripping substrates in strong currents. Each pectoral fin has a strong spine.

Pinne distintive

The absence of an adipose fin is a key characteristic of the genus Hypancistrus, distinguishing it from many other Loricariids.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Coloration and Pattern

   The most definitive feature is the bold, contrasting black and white (or cream) striped pattern. No other pleco species shares this exact pattern.

2. 2

   Body Shape

   Relatively small and flattened body, typical of Hypancistrus species, allowing them to navigate tight spaces and cling to rocks.

3. 3

   Fin Structure

   The large, erect dorsal fin and the forked caudal fin with elongated lobes are characteristic. The absence of an adipose fin is also a key identifier for the genus.

4. 4

   Mouth and Teeth

   Inferior mouth with small, spoon-shaped teeth adapted for scraping biofilm and small invertebrates from surfaces, rather than wood.

Esplora Zebra Pleco