Baryancistrus sp. (L115) • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog

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Scientific Name	Baryancistrus sp. (L115)
Common Names	L115, Mega Snowball Pleco L248
Pronunciation	bah ree ann siss truss
Etymology	Greek, barys = heavy + Greek, agkistron = hook - Essentially "Heavy Ancistrus".
Species Information
Size	200mm or 7.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	The beautiful large spots of the juvenile shrink as the fish reaches adulthood. The inky black colouration remains constant although the fish will lighten when stressed.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Brazil: Pará State: Rio Trombetas (Cachoeira Porteira) Amazon, Lower Amazon, Trombetas, Lower Trombetas (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view species occurence data on a map.
Husbandry Information
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
References	DATZ 10/1992 pp619-620.
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Last Update	2006 Sep 02 05:06 (species record created: 2002 Jun 29 00:00)