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Scientific Name | Hypancistrus sp. (L471) |
Common Names | L471, Whitespotted Ventuari Pleco Hvidplettet Ventuari-sugemalle (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 | 60mm or 2.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
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. |
General Remarks | This species was originally sold under the name L280a (which of course is an "unofficial" or "made up" L-number, not one published by DATZ). |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Rio Orinoco and Lower Rio Ventuari. Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there) Orinoco, Upper Orinoco, Ventuari (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
Husbandry Information | |
Feeding | Unlike the popular opinion of many other loricariids, Hypancistrus are more carnivores than algae eaters. This is backed up by a small and lightly toothed mouth that indicates they are poor algae scrapers. Provide small and frequent supply of mainly meaty foods such as dry discus food, bloodworm and even brineshrimp with the infrequent offering of flake or algae tablets. User data. |
Furniture | Sand, primarily rocks and optionally driftwood. Caves made out of slate plates, bamboo or PVC pipe. |
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 | All Hypancistrus are closed cave spawners. Males trap females in the cave, eggs are laid and fertilised after which the male guards them until the fry are free swimming. |
Breeding Reports | There are 5 breeding reports, read them all here. |
Further Information | |
Reference | DATZ 12/2013. |
Registered Keepers | There are 64 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data. |
Wishlists | Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There are 16 wishes to keep this species, see who wants what. |
Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 53 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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Last Update | 2022 Jan 22 14:01 (species record created: 2013 Dec 04 21:18) |