Ancistrus parecis Fisch-Muller, Cardoso, da Silva & Bertaco, 2005
Photograph: Christian Cramer
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Near Threatened (NT)
Size
(SM) 7-8 cm / 3
Aquarium size
ab 60 cm / from 2 ft
pH-Value
pH 5,5-7,5
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
25-29 °C / 77-84 °F
References
Fisch-Muller, Cardoso, da Silva & Bertaco (2005b)
This species is very small, brown to reddish brown in color, with circular or ovoid light-colored spots on its head. The lower area of the caudal peduncle is much lighter in color. The abdomen is light brown, with blurred light-colored spots. The fins have dark bands formed by rows of spots.
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