Ancistrus brevipinnis (Regan, 1904)
Photograph: Ronaldo Widholzer, Pablo Lehmann & Roberto Reis
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Least Concern (LC)
Size
(SM) 8-10 cm / 3-4
Aquarium size
ab 60 cm / from 2 ft
pH-Value
pH 6-8
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
20-27 °C / 68-81 °F
Names and synonyms
Xenocara brevipinnis
References
Regan (1904); Widholzer, Borsoi, Reis & Lehmann (2024)
Four to five large yellow saddle spots are said to be typical for live A. brevipinnis. Small brown species with cream colored blotches on the head. In addition to the five saddle spots typical of the species, half-grown fishes showed pretty orange tips on the caudal fin.
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