/loricariidae/oligancistrus/sp`lower_rio_xingu`/1.jpg "Oligancistrus sp. `LOWER RIO XINGU`(1) - Click to enlarge")
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| Scientific Name | Oligancistrus sp. `LOWER RIO XINGU` |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Pronunciation | oh lig an SISS truss |
| Etymology | (Greek)Oligos=Small + (Greek) agkistron=hook. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 100mm (3.9") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | As in Parancistrus and Spectracanthicus, Oligancistrus also has the rear of the dorsal fin connected to the adipose fin ray. Oligancistrus differ from these two genera in being slender, having smaller gill slits and have a naked belly. Very similar to L030, also from the Xingu, but this species differs in having no spots on the face. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu  , Lower Xingu (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2009 Oct 10 05:28 (species record created: 2009 Oct 10 05:23) |
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