 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Ancistrus latifrons (Günther, 1869) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Upper Amazon River, Peru |
| Synonym(s) | Chaetostomus latifrons |
| 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 wide (latus=wide, broad) forehead (frons=forehead). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 154mm (6.1") 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. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Upper Amazon and Solimões River basins. Amazon, Upper Amazon (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes)  (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 | Proceedings of the General Meetings for Scientific Business of the Zoological Society of London 1869 (pt 2) |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Jun 18 04:17 (species record created: 2008 May 31 04:24) |
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