 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Ancistrus parecis Fisch-Muller, Cardoso, da Silva & Bertaco, 2005 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Brazil: Mato Grosso: Campos de Júlio: rio Formiga (tributary of rio Juruena, upper rio Tapajós basin), on the road BR-364 (MT-235), between Campos de Júlio and Sapezal, 13º41'01''S 59º12'11''W |
| 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. The specific name parecis (a noun in apposition) refers to the Chapada dos Parecis, a plateau where the type locality is situated. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 60mm (2.4") 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 | Ancistrus parecis was collected in small rivers of the upper rio Tapajós basin, in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil Amazon, Tapajós  , Upper Tapajós (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 | Neotrop. ichthyol. vol.3 no.4 Porto Alegre Oct./Dec. 2005 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Sep 22 13:09 (species record created: 2008 May 31 04:24) |
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