Ancistrus sp. (LDA058)
Photograph: Ingo Seidel
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Not Evaluated
Size
(M) 10-11 cm / 4
Aquarium size
ab 60 cm / from 2 ft
pH-Value
pH 6-8
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
22-27 °C / 72-81 °F
Names and synonyms
L 279, Large-eyed mountain bristlenose catfish. At first the species was erroneously labeled as L 278.
References
Schraml, (2000); Perú ( );
Uncommonly shaped, relatively small mountain species with a large sucker-mouth, elongate body and round caudal fin. Its huge eyes are a very distinct trait. Brown coloration with few light-colored spots on the top of the head and before the dorsal fin. Fins with light-colored dots, caudal fin with a light-colored seam.
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