Acanthicus sp. (L193) • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Acanthicus sp. (L193)
Common Name(s)	L193
Pronunciation	ah KAN thi cuss
Etymology	This name is derived from the Greek word akantha, meaning quill or spike, in reference to its spiny body.
Species Information
Size	600mm (23.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	The genus can be distinguished from other similar genus by the combination of lack of adipose fin and the well-developed, rough keels along the side of the body.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Orinoco, Middle Orinoco, Apure, Guarico, Orituco (click on these areas to find other species found there) (Click the map-icon to show/hide map of species distribution)
Husbandry Information
Breeding	Unreported.
Further Information
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Breeding Reports	None.
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Last Update	-1 Nov 30 00:00 (species record created: 2006 Dec 24 06:19)

Cat-eLog Data Sheet

Scientific Name

Acanthicus sp. (L193)

ah KAN thi cuss

This name is derived from the Greek word akantha, meaning quill or spike, in reference to its spiny body.

Species Information

Size

600mm (23.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.

Identification

The genus can be distinguished from other similar genus by the combination of lack of adipose fin and the well-developed, rough keels along the side of the body.

Habitat Information

Distribution

Orinoco, Middle Orinoco, Apure, Guarico, Orituco (click on these areas to find other species found there)