Cat-eLog Right Loricariidae Right Hypostominae Right Ancistrus

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Scientific Name Ancistrus sp. (L100)   
Common Names LDA075, Xingu-antennesugemalle (Denmark)
L100
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. 
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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.
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Distribution Brazil, Pará, Rio Xingú (Altamira)
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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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 are 4 breeding reports, read them all here.
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Reference DATZ 7/1992 pp416-417
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Last Update 2019 Oct 01 12:15 (species record created: 2004 May 15 00:00)