Ancistrus falconensis Taphorn, Armbruster & Rodríguez-Olarte, 2010
Photograph: Donald Taphorn
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Not Evaluated
Size
(ML) 16-18 cm / 6-7"
Aquarium size
ab 100 cm / from 3 ft
pH-Value
pH 6-8
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
24-28 °C / 75-82 °F
References
Taphorn, Armbruster & Rodríguez-Olarte (2010)
This species' coloration is gray, with numerous small, round, light-colored spots. The ventral side of adult specimens shows a similar pattern. Caudal fin with light-colored tips. The males develop strong tentacles in all areas, which are rarely branched. Adult females also show no or only tiny tentacles on the edge of the snout.
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