by AMAZONAS Magazine | Feb 16, 2025 | Freshwater
The newly described Hypancistrus seideli encompasses many popular pleco varieties in the aquarium trade, including those known as L66 or L066 (King Tiger Pleco), L236 (Cracked Zebra Pleco, Super White Pleco), L333 (Yellow King Tiger Pleco, King Tiger Pleco), L399...
by Matt Pedersen | Nov 17, 2022 | Freshwater
From the video: the original distribution of Hypancistrus zebra, the Zebra Pleco, endemic to just 170 km (105 miles) of the Xingu River. The iconic Zebra Pleco, Hypancistrus zebra, is front and center in aquarium news as nations meet in Panama for the 19th Conference...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Nov 17, 2022 | Freshwater
Spoiler Alert: the answer is Yoshio Ogawa. Leandro Sousa brings you the story via his Youtube channel. With all the happenings this week surrounding CITES and proposals to uplist Hypancistrus zebra from Appendix III to Appendix I (which would most likely eliminate all...
by Matt Pedersen | Oct 25, 2022 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater
Dr. Leandro Sousa dives into the Rio Xingu to bring you exceptional biotope footage and insights. AMAZONAS contributor Leandro Sousa frequently shares amazing content on his YouTube channel, and this in-situ exploration of Cachoeira do Espelho on the Rio Xingu...
by Matt Pedersen | Sep 1, 2022 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater
Biotope aquarium enthusiasts will particularly enjoy this in-situ look at a freshwater sole! AMAZONAS contributor Dr. Leandro Sousa recently shared video of an exciting encounter in South America. The freshwater sole/flounder, Hypoclinemus mentalis, was encountered...
