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 Catfish, Ancistrus sp. "Rio Araguaia", Araguaya Dwarf Bristlenose Catfish
References
Fisch-Muller, Mazzoni & Weber (2001); Seidel & Evers (2005)
This is a distinct dwarf species reaching a maximum length of only about 8 cm. The largest type specimen had a standard length of only 66.5 mm. The coloration is dark brown to black with fine white dots. The tips of the caudal fin are white in older specimens (this feature is absent in L 032!), juvenile specimens have a white fin seam there. Ventral side dark (another difference from L 032).
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