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Ancistomus sp. (L208) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Elko Kinlechner (4) |
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Relevant Information: |
The genera Ancistomus has been reserected again on the latest paper by Armbruster et al. (2015). Peckoltia feldbergae, Hemiancistrus micrommatos, Ancistrus snethlageae, Hemiancistrus spilomma, and Hemiancistrus spinosissimus have all been transfered into this genus. The former name of Hemiancistrus spilomma is now moved into Ancistomus. Reproduction: This is a cave spawner. Sexual Differences: Males have odontodes to their hard pectoral fin rays and also to the rear part of their body. They also posses a broader head from the females. Females are noticicably wider in the girth and do not possess the odotodes of the male. Aquarium Care: Peaceful inhabitants of an aquarium. Diet: Omnivore; vegetarian food, tablets and pellets, insect larvae, zooplankton and soft wood. |
Common Name: |
L208 |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil, Rio Jaciparana (Rondônia). |
Size: |
15.0cm. (6ins) |
Temp: |
25-29°c (77-85°f.) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.5. |
Reference: |
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Seidel, I.
2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen,
Germany 208 p. |
Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
Ancistomus sp. (L208) |
 Ancistomus
sp. (L208)Dorsal view |
 Ancistomus
sp. (L208)Head view |
 Ancistomus
sp. (L208)Mouth view |
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