Ancistrus sp. (L088) • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog

Cat-eLog Loricariidae Hypostominae Ancistrus

Male
Close-up of mouth
Close-up of dorsal fin
Juvenile 17mm
Juvenile 28mm
Juvenile 40mm

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Ancistrus sp. (L088)
Common Names	L088, Ancistrus Sp. Manaus Brown Bristlenose, Brun Antennesugemalle (Denmark)
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.
Species Information
Size	100mm or 3.9" 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	Typical for the genus with males possessing the so-called ''bushy nose''. Females also may have much smaller growths on the head but to a much lesser extent.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Exported from Manaus, further locality information is unknown. Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Negro, Lower Negro (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map.
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.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
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Last Update	2022 Jan 14 12:00 (species record created: 2006 Aug 03 00:00)