Ancistrus dubius Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Photograph: Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ) , Harvard University
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
1
Size
(M) 12-14 cm / 5-6"
Aquarium size
ab 80 cm / from 3 ft
pH-Value
pH 6-8
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
20-26 °C / 68-79 °F
Names and synonyms
Ancistrus cirrhosus dubius
References
Eigenmann & Eigenmann (1889)
The coloration is described as dark brown with two darker transverse bands on the back. The head is irregularly marbled. The largest type specimen has a standard length of 13 cm.
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