PlanetCatfish.com - Hypancistrus sp. (L250) (Loricariidae) Cat-eLog

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Hypancistrus sp. (L250)
Common Names	L250, Fragmented Zebra Pleco Frakmenteret Zebrasugemalle (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	90mm or 3.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Apparently only 8 specimens have ever been imported (as at 2017).
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 fish was originally reported from the Rio Iriri, but to date no Hypancistrus have been found in the Iriri. The color pattern of L250 aligns it with other black and white Hypancistrus that are all endemic to the Xingu; since no other Hypancistrus have been found in the Iriri, it is believed that the capture location of the original specimens was misreported, perhaps to hide the actual source.
Habitat Information
Distribution	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.
Temperature	24.0-29.0°C or 75.2-84.2°F (Show species within this range)
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	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	There are 11 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
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Last Update	2022 Jan 19 11:15 (species record created: 2006 Jul 29 00:00)