Ancistrus variolus (Cope, 1872)
Photograph: Kyle Luckenbill
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Data Deficient (DD)
Size
(SM) 5-6 cm / 2"
Aquarium size
ab 60 cm / from 2 ft
pH-Value
pH 6-8
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
24-29 °C / 75-84 °F
Names and synonyms
Chaetostomus variolus
References
Cope (1872)
According to Cope, the pectoral fin has an elongate fin ray reaching beyond the basis of the ventral fin when held near the body. The color of the fish is described as light brown with numerous large circular yellow spots, but not on the abdomen.
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