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Acanthicus hystrix   Spix, 1829
 Image contributors to this species:
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 ScotCat Sources:
 Etymology = Genus 
 Other Sources:
 Fishbase  Google   ACSI
 
 Common Name:  Lyre Tail Pleco, L155
 Synonyms:  Rinelepis acanthicus
 Family:  Loricariidae ycipitidae
 Distribution:  Brazil: Pará, Rio Tocantins (Cametá)
 Size:  70.0cm. (28ins)
 Temp:  23-27°c (73-81°f.)
 p.H.  6.0-7.0.


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Family:  Loricariidae

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