Hemiancistrus guahiborum facts for kids

The Hemiancistrus guahiborum is a type of catfish that belongs to the Loricariidae family. It is often called the orange-seam pleco or by its special code, L-106, in the aquarium world. This fish is originally from South America.

You can find it living in the Orinoco river system in Venezuela. This species can grow to be at least 12.55 cm (about 4.9 inches) long.

About the Orange-Seam Pleco

The orange-seam pleco is a unique species of catfish. It has special colors and body shapes that help scientists tell it apart from other fish. These features make it quite interesting to look at.

Where Does It Live?

This fish lives in freshwater rivers and streams. Its home is mainly in the Orinoco river basin. This large river system flows through Venezuela in South America.

Discovering New Fish

Scientists officially described the orange-seam pleco in 2005. A team of researchers studied this fish. They were David C. Werneke and Jonathan W. Armbruster from Auburn University. Nathan K. Lujan from the American Museum of Natural History also helped. Donald C. Taphorn from the Royal Ontario Museum was part of the team too. They gave it its scientific name, Hemiancistrus guahiborum.

Keeping Them as Pets

Because of its interesting look, the orange-seam pleco is popular in the aquarium hobby. People who keep fish as pets often look for this species. Its common name, orange-seam pleco, comes from its distinctive appearance. The L-number, L-106, is a special code used to identify certain types of plecos in the pet trade.

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In Spanish: Hemiancistrus guahiborum para niños