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Rio Nanay near Iquitos, Peru/siluriformes/loricariidae/ancistrus/cf_leucostictus/2.jpg "Ancistrus cf. leucostictus")
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/siluriformes/loricariidae/ancistrus/cf_leucostictus/4.jpg "Ancistrus cf. leucostictus")
/siluriformes/loricariidae/ancistrus/cf_leucostictus/5.jpg "Ancistrus cf. leucostictus")
Egg mass found in a hole on a submerged log
 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Ancistrus cf. leucostictus |
| Common Name | Ancistrus Sp. Rio Nanay |
| Pronunciation | an SISS truss |
| Etymology | The name Ancistrus is derived from the Greek word agkistron, meaning hook, in reference to the interopercular odontodes that are hooked. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 140mm or 5.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Mature males and sometimes females have soft tentacles (bushy fleshy growths) on the snout - this is unique to the genus Ancistrus. |
| Sexing | Males develop soft tentacles on the head and while sometimes females also do, it is never to the grand extent of those found on that of the conspecific male. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Amazon, Upper Amazon, Nanay (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Not Evaluated |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Ancistrus should be fed mainly on vegetarian foods. Prepared foods include algae wafers and spirulina based sinking food. Vegetables such as courgette/zucchini, and (English) cucumber are an excellent addition to the diet, along with the odd, small amount of more meaty foods. User data. |
| Compatibility | A good complement to most aquariums, they are not aggressive to other species. Males may fight over territory if kept in too small a tank. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Appropriate with most community fish that aren't overly big or aggressive. |
| Breeding | All Ancistrus species are cave-breeders, where the male looks after the eggs and young fry. |
| Breeding Reports | There is but a single breeding report, read it here. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | There are 2 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data. |
| Wishlists | Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There is but a single wish to keep this species, see who wants what. |
| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 3 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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| Last Update | 2023 May 08 21:23 (species record created: 2023 Apr 15 07:36) |