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Lasiancistrus tentaculatus Armbruster, J W., 2005

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Can be identified by the spots on the head area. The Lasiancistrus species are quite similar to the Ancistrus genus but have a flatter profile and do not possess the tentacles on the mouths of this genera. Sexual Differences: Males have longer pectoral fins and have a heavier growth of odontodes behind the gill covers and on the edges of the snout. Aquarium Care: Relatively easy to keep but large males may tend to be territorial. Diet: Herbivore: vegetarian food, tablets and pellets, insect larvae, zooplankton and soft wood. Etymology: The specific name tentaculatus: –atus (L.), provided with: tentacule (L.), feeler, i.e., small tentacle, referring to tentacules along snout in nuptial males.

Common Name:

L092, L194, Woodeating Lasiancistrus

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Rio Orinoco river systems in Venezuela and Colombia.

Size:

16.0cm. (6½ins)

Temp:

25-29°c (77-85°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

IUCN Red List

Lasiancistrus tentaculatus has a very large range. Although the species experiences a myriad of environmental pressures throughout its distribution, it appears tolerant of disturbance, and is common wherever it is found. Therefore, the species is considered Least Concern (IUCN 2023).

Reference:

Armbruster, J.W. 2023. Lasiancistrus tentaculatus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023.
Datz Special: All L-Numbers: Habitat, Care & Diet.
Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p.
The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database © Christopher Scharpf.

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Lasiancistrus tentaculatus

Lasiancistrus tentaculatus
Head view

Lasiancistrus tentaculatus

Lasiancistrus tentaculatus
Dorsal view

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