Ancistrus karajas Oliveira, Rapp Py-Daniel, Zawadzki & Zuanon, 2016
Photograph: Renildo de Oliveira
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
1
Size
(SM) 5-6 cm / 2"
Aquarium size
ab 60 cm / from 2 ft
pH-Value
pH 5,5-7,5
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
26-30 °C / 79-86 °F
References
Oliveira, Rapp Py-Daniel, Zawadzki & Zuanon (2016)
The largest documented specimen has a standard length of only 5 cm, and gonadal maturity has been observed. However, it is a plainly gray-colored species that shows five regular cream-colored areas on the body. The species name was dedicated to the indigenous Karajás people who live on the banks of the habitat. It may be the smallest known Ancistrus species.
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