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Ancistomus spilomma (Cardoso & Lucinda, 2003)

 

Image contributors to this species:

Graeme Backhouse (4) Graham Carr (1)

ScotCat Sources:

Etymology = Genus  Etymology = Species

Other Sources:

Search  Fishbase Catalog of Fishes  Global Biodiversity Information Facility  iNaturalist

Relevant Information:

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.The former name of Hemiancistrus spilomma is now moved into Ancistomus. Reproduction: This is a cave spawner. Sexual Differences: Males have odontodes to their hard pectoral fin rays and also to the rear part of their body. Females are noticeably wider in the girth and do not possess the odotodes of the male. Aquarium Care: Peaceful inhabitants of an aquarium. Diet: Omnivore; vegetarian food, tablets and pellets, insect larvae, zooplankton and soft wood. Remarks: For more information consult the paper referenced in the table by Armbruster, et al. 2015. As of February 2015 this species is still listed as Hemiancistrus spilomma on some online sources but has been updated to Ancistomus on Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes.

Common Name:

L036

Synonyms:

Hemiancistrus spilomma

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

Brazil: Rio Araguaia. Type Locality: Rio Tocantins near mouth of rio Lajeado, Porto Franco, Tocantins, Brazil. 

Size:

14.0cm. (5½ins)

Temp:

23-27°c (73-81°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

Armbruster, Jonathan W., David C. Werneke & Milton Tan. 2015 Three new species of saddled loricariid catfishes, and a review of Hemiancistrus, Peckoltia, and allied genera (Siluriformes). ZooKeys 480: 97-123.



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