 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Ancistrus abilhoai Bifi, Pavanelli & Zawadzki, 2009 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Brazil, Paraná State, Lapa, middle Rio Iguaçu basin, Rio Iguaçu, 25°47’35''S/50°11’59''W |
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| 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 epithet abilhoai is named after Vincius Albihoa, who collected part of the type series. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 106mm (4.2") 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. This species belongs to the group of small sized typically wood eating plecos that has been proposed to belong to a new genus, Panaqolus. This new genus was erected in a special Loricariid only spring 2003 issue of the German aquarist magazine DATZ (well known in catfish circles as the birthplace of the l-numbers). For an aquarist, having a mini-Panaque genus to classify many new imports as is most useful in a variety of ways; not least in the quick understanding of diet requirements and facilitation of captive breeding attempts. So, we were understandably quick to adopt this new placement. That said and done, it does not appear that it will gain acceptance among the majority of the scientific community. Late in 2003, we reverted to calling this species Panaque. |
| Sexing | Males develop soft tentacles on the head. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Upper and middle Rio Iguaçu. La Plata , Paraná , Iguazu (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Temperature | 24.0-28.0°C or 75.2-82.4°F (Show others within this range) |
| 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 | |
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| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Sep 28 13:31 (species record created: 2001 Nov 17 00:00) |
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