Ancistrus sp. (L159) • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog

Cat-eLog Loricariidae Hypostominae Ancistrus

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Ancistrus sp. (L159)
Common Name	L159
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	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	Exported from the Rio Xingu, Brazil. Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (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 are 2 breeding reports, read them all here.
Further Information
Reference	Scraml, E. and F. Schaefer. 2004. Loricariidae: All L numbers. Aqualog. 271 pp. DATZ March 1994.
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Last Update	2007 Jan 12 01:13 (species record created: 2006 Dec 29 10:49)