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| Scientific Name | Ancistrus maculatus (Steindachner, 1881) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Cudajas, Obidos, Rio Tajapoura, Rio Chagres, South America. |
| Synonym(s) | Chaetostomus cirrhosus maculata |
| 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 spots(maculatus=spots). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 118mm (4.6") 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: Amazon River basin. Amazon (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 | Denkschr. Akad. Wiss. Wien v. 43 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Jun 09 01:20 (species record created: 2008 May 31 04:24) |
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