The Ancistrini is a tribe
of the subfamily Hypostominae. At the moment (2013),
can not be placed in any of the described genera due
to the overlaps of traits to different genera. Similar
to the Scobinancistrus genera but is smaller
and has a more slender body. Sexual Differences:
Mature males have long odontodes behind the gill covers,
on the pectorals and the body.
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Loricariidae
Distribution:
South America:
The boundaries of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
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