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Dolichancistrus sp. (L 225)
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 Relevant Information:  To differentiate this genus, Dolichancistrus have hypertrophied  (elongate)  odontodes on  the side of  the snout,  small eyes and have 8 or more dorsal fin  rays against 7 in the  other  ancistrins. Also,  Dolichancistrus will develop a  single  hypertrophied odontode in the  evertible cheek mass (rarely 2 or  3) vs. many,  and males will develop really  long  pectoral- fin spines.
 Common Name:  Bulldog Pleco
 Synonyms:  None
 Family:  Loricariidae ycipitidae
 Distribution:  Colombia
 Size:  12cm (6inch)
 Temp:  21-24°c (68-75°f.)
 p.H.  6.5-7.2.
 References:  Jonathon W.Armbruster  

 

 

      

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Family:  Loricariidae

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Click for full imageDolichancistrus sp.
(L 225)

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(L 225)

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(L 225)

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(L 225)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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