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Ancistrus sp. (L071)
Image contributors to this species:
Reinhold Wawrzynski (1) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (1)
ScotCat Sources:
Etymology = Genus 
Other Sources:
Google Search  All Catfish Species Inventory
 
Relevant Information: First introduced in the DATZ magazine October 1990, pages 585-586. There are three L-number codes for this species which are one and the same. L071, L181 and L249. Very similar to Ancistrus dolichopterus (L183) but has fewer dorsal fin rays. Juveniles sport white fin edgings.
Common Name: L 071, L181, L249, White-spotted bristlenose catfish.
Synonyms: None
Family: Loricariidae ycipitidae
Distribution: Brazil: Middle and lower Amazon system. Rio Tapajós, Rio Tefé, Rio Trombetas, Rio Manacapuru.
Size: 12.0cm. (4¾ins)
Temp: 22-27°c (71-81°f.)
p.H. 6.0-7.5.
References: All L-Numbers Datz Special.  www.datze.de 
Seidel, Ingo; Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes 208 p


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Family:  Loricariidae

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