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Hypancistrus sp. (L 004)
 Image contributors to this species:
 ScotCat (1) Yann Fulliquet (5)
 ScotCat Sources:
 Etymology = genus  Article
 Other Sources:
 Google   ACSI
 
 Relevant Information:  L 004 and L 005 are one and the same species. L 005 is the adult form of  L  004. Similar  forms are  L  028 and L  073. The fry pictures in the thumbnail gallery are  from a  spawning by Swiss aquarist,  Yann Fulliquet, and his  article  (ScotCat Sources)  depicts the  spawning  of L 028
 Common Name:  Angelicus Pleco, L 004, L 005, L 028, L 073
 Synonyms:  None
 Family:  Loricariidae ycipitidae
 Distribution:  Brazil: Pará, Rio Tocantins (Cametá)
 Size:  12cm. (4¾ins)
 Temp:  22-25°c (71-77°f.)
 p.H.  6.5-7.2.


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Family:  Loricariidae

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Hypancistrus sp.
(L 004)

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Stress colouration

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Young fry

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Newly born

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Newly born

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