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Ancistomus sp. (L147) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Jonas Hansel (5) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (3) Allan James (1) |
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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. Specimens from the vicinity of Villavicencio, Colombia, are different from individuals from Puerto Ayacucho in Venezuela. Imported alongside Ancistomus sp. (L387) from Bogotá, Colombia which it has a resemblance too but has a duller colouration to the body. In some publications this species has been placed in the Peckoltia genus which are very similar but are shorter bodied and do not possess a naked ventral region. Sexual Differences: Males can be told apart from the females by their bigger, broader head and more excessive odontodal growth. Aquarium Care: As with the Peckoltia species they are no problem to keep and seem to be non-aggressive in a group of individuals although adult males can be territorial towards each other. Should be kept in warm and soft to medium hard waters. Diet: Vegetarian with added tablet foods and fine to mediam sized live and frozen foods such as mosquito larvae and brine shrimp. |
Common Name: |
L147 |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Venezuela; Amazonas (Puerto Ayacucho). Colombia; Meta, Río Meta (Villavicencio). |
Size: |
17.0cm. (6¾ins) |
Temp: |
25-29°c (77-85°f.) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.5. |
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