{"product_id":"spatuloricaria-evansii","title":"Spatuloricaria evansii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDespite having been known to science since 1892, little is recorded about \u003ci\u003eSpatuloricaria evansii\u003c\/i\u003e aside from its geographic range and morphology. The holotype for this species of whiptail was originally collected from Mato Grosso state in Brazil by geologist John William Evans after which it was named. It’s now known that the native range of \u003ci\u003eS. evansii\u003c\/i\u003e extends beyond this collection point and encompasses the Paraguay and Beni river basins that stretch across Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe build of \u003ci\u003eS. evansii\u003c\/i\u003e is typical of most rapids-dwelling \u003ci\u003eLoricariids\u003c\/i\u003e with a flat, elongated body that helps it withstand the fast currents. A natural, mottled, tan, gray, and brown pattern is also a useful adaptation as it allows them to naturally blend in with the rocks they hide amongst. Like many whiptails in their range, \u003ci\u003eS. evansii\u003c\/i\u003e also have wide, gray bands that run up the length of their body that vary in visibility and hue based on the fish’s mood. When mature, males can be told apart from females by their thicker but shorter cheek and pectoral fin spines, more narrow head shape when viewed from above, and the extension on the top of the caudal (tail) fin being far longer and thread-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e  As they are a rapids-dwelling species, \u003ci\u003eS. evansii\u003c\/i\u003e require pristine water and high levels of dissolved oxygen to thrive. While they can reach nearly a foot in length, most aquarium specimens top out around 8”. This still puts them on the larger side for a whiptail and thus need to have plenty of swimming space. \u003ci\u003eS. evansii\u003c\/i\u003e can be a great choice if you are looking for an omnivorous whiptail that won't be too much competition for species like \u003ci\u003eOtocinclus\u003c\/i\u003e catfish as they tend to not care much for algae. Instead, they should be provided a varied diet consisting of both meaty and vegetable-based foods. If all their needs are met, these whiptails can be a rare and interesting addition to your South American community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"4-5\" Unsexed Rio Tocantins","offer_id":53898715136307,"sku":"L-25","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/files\/Spatuloricariaevansii1website.jpg?v=1787859973","url":"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/spatuloricaria-evansii","provider":"Imperial Tropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}