Ancistrus verecundus Fisch-Muller, Cardoso, da Silva & Bertaco, 2005
Photograph: Christian Cramer
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Data Deficient (DD)
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)
A. verecundus is rather plain, with a reddish brown body and irregular dark spots. The lower area of the caudal peduncle is light-colored, as is the abdomen, which has no pattern, or is covered in fine spots forming blurry wormlines. The fins also have dark spots.
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