PlanetCatfish.com - Ancistrus sp. `RIO UCAYALI` (Loricariidae) Cat-eLog

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Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Ancistrus sp. `RIO UCAYALI`
Common Name	Ucayali Orange Spot Bristlenose
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.
Articles	- CotM 2015 August
Species Information
Size	120mm or 4.7" 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 and while sometimes females also do, it is never to the grand extent of those found on that of the conspecific male.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Originates from Rio Ucayali. Amazon, Upper Amazon, Marañón, Ucayali (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map.
Temperature	27.0-27.0°C or 80.6-80.6°F (Show species within this range)
Other Parameters	Soft to moderately hard water (100-400 µS/cm).
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Traditional Ancistrus such as courgette (zucchini), potatoes, green beans and brocolli, etc. As usual for this genus, moderate levels of protein rich food should be used. User data.
Furniture	Suitable hiding places throughout the tank makes the fish feel more settled.
Compatibility	Works fine in the community tank, and as long as the other fish aren't huge, they will go with most fish.
Suggested Tankmates	Anything that isn't big enough to immediately swallow the Ancistrus should be fine.
Breeding	Cave breeder. Male guards the eggs. A mature female can produce up to 150 eggs. Fry are relatively easy to care for, and eats the same as adults.
Breeding Reports	There are 5 breeding reports, read them all here.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	There are 52 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
Wishlists	Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There are 7 wishes to keep this species, see who wants what.
Spotters	Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 20 records of this fish being seen, view them all.
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Last Update	2016 Dec 05 23:18 (species record created: 2007 Jan 31 20:17)