Help with Pleco ID

[Aiden]

Have been told L103 but also have been told L104, paid a lot for these guys as said to be L103, TIA

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[L-ko]

Hi,

Panaqolus sp. aff. maccus (L448/LDA67)

Greatings
Elko

 

[Aiden]

Are you sure. And are they even in AUS? Thank but never heard of them


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[L-ko]

Hi,

that's a very often exported pleco from Colombia and Venezuela.
It's the Panaqolus which reproduction is easy.
Why not in AUS?

L104, it´s a question of the point of view. As L104 (also L105) was imported only one animal. Nobody knows exactly from where.
It's sure that's a Panaqolus sp. aff. maccus, but no more.
Therefore Panaqolus sp. aff. maccus also is often called as L104.

L103 it's a Peckoltia. It's very similar to distinguish (Peckoltia / Panaqolus) if you see in the mouth. Peckoltia have many small teeths, but Panaqolus only a few in spoon shape.
Look there Mouth of plecos.

Greetings
Elko