PlanetCatfish.com - Baryancistrus sp. (L003) (Loricariidae) Cat-eLog

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Baryancistrus sp. (L003) , 1988
Common Names	L003, Kieser Pleco Tocantins Sneboldssugemalle (Denmark)
Type Locality	Brazil: Rio Tocantins at Cameta
Pronunciation	bah ree ann siss truss
Etymology	Greek, barys = heavy + Greek, agkistron = hook - Essentially "Heavy Ancistrus".
Species Information
Size	250mm or 9.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Clearly ancistrine, males of this species exhibit strong odontodal growth on the last 3rd of its leading pectoral fin rays. Often labelled as Panaque species, this mid sized species puts the author more in mind of Baryancistrus niveatus (=L026). Normally dark grey with white spots although an all white colour variant (xanthorist) has been imported.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Brazil: Rio Tocantins Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tocantins (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
Temperature	23.0-27.0°C or 73.4-80.6°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	DATZ 12/1988, p 556-558. Aqualog matches DATZ. Aqualog labels the xanthorist variant L003a.
Registered Keepers	There are 3 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
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Last Update	2022 Jan 13 12:25 (species record created: 2002 Aug 21 00:00)