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Blue Panaque
Baryancistrus beggini
Baryancistrus beggini, commonly known as the blue panaque, is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is a freshwater fish native to South America, where it is known from Venezuela and Colombia. The species is found in areas with boulders or interstices of granitic bedrock in exposed portions of the Guiana Shield. It is reported to feed on periphyton and microfauna that occur on the surfaces and undersides of rocks in its habitat. The...
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What it does
It is reported to feed on periphyton and associated microfauna abundant on the surfaces and undersides of rocks in its habitat.
Wikipedia: “Diet”
In human culture
In the article where this species is described, the authors mention that the specific epithet refers to Chris D. Beggin. He owns a fish and reptile retail shop in Nashville, USA, and is honored due to his financial support of the authors' research, ethical ornamental-fish business practices, and influence on the professional development of the first author, Nathan K. Lujan.
Wikipedia: “Etymology”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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In the stacks
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 616176.