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Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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Scientific Name | Ancistrus sp. (LDA044) |
Common Names | LDA044, Cloudy Belly Bristlenose Skyplettet 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 | |
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 | Brazil, Rio Piriá |
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. User data. |
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 | |
Registered Keepers | There is but a single registered keeper, view all "my cats" data. |
Wishlists | Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There is no wish to keep this species. |
Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 2 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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LFS label creator ARN ref:1.4.4.1739 | |
Last Update | 2022 Feb 03 11:24 (species record created: 2006 Dec 26 01:52) |