/loricariidae/ancistrus/piriformis/1.jpg "Ancistrus piriformis(1) Dorsal view - Click to enlarge")
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| Scientific Name | Ancistrus piriformis Muller, 1989 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | RÃo Acaray, above the lake behind the dam, 25°23'S, 54°42'W, Alto Paraná, Paraguay. |
| 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. This specific epithet refers to its pear-shaped body(-formis=body). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 83mm (3.3") 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 | Typical for the genus with males possessing the so-called ''bushy nose''. Females also may have much smaller growths on the head but to a much lesser extent. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Acaray River basin in middle Paraná River drainage. La Plata  , Paraná , Acaray (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| 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. |
| 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 | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Rev. Suisse Zool. v. 96 (no. 4) 887 Fig. 1 |
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| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Jan 14 10:22 (species record created: 2006 Dec 25 04:40) |
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