Ancistrus aguaboensis Fisch-Muller, Mazzoni & Weber, 2001
Photograph: Ingo Seidel
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Least Concern (LC)
Size
(SM) 6-8 cm / 2-3
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
Names and synonyms
Agua Boa dwarf bristlenose, Ancistrus sp. Rio Araguaia
References
Fisch-Muller, Mazzoni & Weber (2001); Seidel & Evers (2005)
This bristlenose catfish is a true dwarf, with a maximum length of around 3 inches. The standard length of the largest type specimen was only 2.6 inches. Its body color is dark brown to black, with tiny white spots. The tips of the caudal fin are white in adult specimens (missing in L 032!), juveniles have a white fin seam. Ventral side dark (another difference to L 032).
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