PlanetCatfish.com - Hypancistrus sp. (L340) (Loricariidae) Cat-eLog

Dorsal view
Dorsal view
Dorsal view
Close-up of mouth
Pair, male above
Fry
Eggs
Fry with eggsack
Fry

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Hypancistrus sp. (L340)
Common Names	LDA019, Mega Clown Pleco L340, Tomo-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.
Articles	- CotM 2008 May
Species Information
Size	80mm or 3.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	This species smaller size, the orange colour and the well marked eye junction is a good way to id this species. Can be confused with more strikingly marked Hypancistrus debiliterra.
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.
Habitat Information
Distribution	L340 was first found in the Tomo river basin, but a wider distribution is likely. Orinoco, Middle Orinoco, Tomo (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map.
pH	6.0 - 8.0
Temperature	26.0-30.5°C or 78.8-86.9°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Broadly omnivorous with a preference for meaty (insect based) foods. User data.
Furniture	Rocks, driftwood, dead leaves with sand.
Compatibility	Generally peaceful but territorial towards other plecos of similar size.
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	Can be bred in a large variety of water parameters, breeding isn’t hard to achieve, brood are of small size of around 10-15 eggs, male will guard the eggs and fry in the cave until they are free swimming. Female will breed one at a time like other Hypancistrus.
Breeding Reports	There are 12 breeding reports, read them all here.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	There are 209 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
Wishlists	Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There are 14 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 21 12:20 (species record created: 2003 Sep 22 00:00)