PlanetCatfish.com - Hypancistrus sp. (L270) (Loricariidae) Cat-eLog

Stress colouration
Fry just hatched
Spawning in cave
Two week old fry
Six month old juvenile (ventral view)
Dorsal view of female
Head-on view
Pair, male on left
Pair, male on right
Pair, male above
Eggs
Rio Curuá-Una
Habitat: Rio Curuá-Una
Habitat: Rio Curuá-Una

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Hypancistrus sp. (L270) , 1998
Common Names	LDA076, Chocolate Zebra Pleco L270, L307, Tapajos Zebra Pleco, Tapajos-zebrasugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation	hype an siss truss
Etymology	A contraction of the Greek hypo (meaning less than) and ancistrus, an allusion to the reduced number of teeth (particularly in the lower jaw) found in this genus.
Species Information
Size	100mm or 3.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Reminiscent of Hypancistrus debilittera (L129), L199, L316 and L340 (likewise representatives of the genus Hypancistrus).
Sexing	Mature males have thicker first pectoral ray, more pronounced odontodes on the first pectoral fin ray and odontodes on the rear of the body, and typically a wider head. Mature females are wider around the middle of the body, and much less noticeable body and fin odontodes.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Rio Curuá-Una, one of the smaller rivers between the Rio Tapajós and the Rio Xingú, which drains the southern Amazon. Amazon, Lower Amazon, Curuá Una (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map.
Temperature	27.0-30.0°C or 80.6-86°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Various frozen foods (Artemia, red and black mosquito larvae) as well as Spirulina tabs. User data.
Furniture	Rocky caves, pipes and tangled wood. Plants are not necessary.
Compatibility	Suitable with most fish, as long as they are not too large or territorial about bottom-space.
Suggested Tankmates	Small tetras and other similar small fish. Also Corydoras. Care has to be taken to ensure that they get enough food, as they can be a bit shy and slow to grab food when available.
Breeding	Sexually mature at around 60-80mm.
Breeding Reports	There are 10 breeding reports, read them all here.
Further Information
Reference	Aqualog (supplement) matches DATZ.
Registered Keepers	There are 196 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
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Last Update	2022 Jan 19 11:52 (species record created: 2001 May 05 00:00)