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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Ancistrus macrophthalmus (Pellegrin, 1912) |
| Common Name(s) | LDA074 |
| Type Locality | Río Orinoco, Venezuela. |
| Synonym(s) | Xenocara macrophthalma |
| 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 big(makros=big, large) eyes(opthalmus=eyes). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 79mm (3.1") 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 | Both sexes posses soft tentacles at adulthood. In the male they are typically thicker and often branched. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Orinoco River and lower parts of some of its tributaries. Orinoco  (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 | Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 37; Fig. 1 |
| Registered Keepers | (1) saltcop, (2) kwalker (k: 2), who also notes: "may need to be kept cooler. some of the water temps from this area are in low 70"s", (3) leej24 (p: 2, k: 4), (4) Torb, (5) Manon des sources, who also notes: "Looking for a male", (6) pleco_breeder (k: 6). Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2012 May 15 14:15 (species record created: 2008 May 31 04:24) |
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