Scientific Name

Oligancistrus sp. (L363)        

Common Name(s)

L363

Pronunciation

oh lig an SISS truss

Etymology

(Greek)Oligos=Small + (Greek) agkistron=hook. 

Size

130mm (5.1") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.

Identification

As in Parancistrus and Spectracanthicus, Oligancistrus also has the rear of the dorsal fin connected to the adipose fin ray. Oligancistrus differ from these two genera in being slender, having smaller gill slits and have a naked belly.

Distribution

Middle Rio Jamanxim
Amazon, Tapajós  , Jamanxim (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)

Breeding

Unreported.

Registered Keepers

None. Add this species to your "my cats" page.

Breeding Reports

None.

More Resources

- Search Planet Catfish for more on Oligancistrus sp. (L363)
- BBcode (for use in linking to this page from forum posts)
- Look up Oligancistrus sp. (L363) on AquaticRepublic.com - URL (for use in linking to the species from anywhere on the web)

Hits

3717

Last Update

2006 Dec 17 01:10 (species record created: 2006 Jul 31 00:00)