Ancistrus lithurgicus Eigenmann, 1912
Photograph: Mark Sabaj
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Least Concern (LC)
Size
(M) 14-15 cm / 6"
Aquarium size
ab 80 cm / from 3 ft
pH-Value
pH 5,5-7,5
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
24-28 °C / 75-82 °F
References
Eigenmann (1912); Regan (1904)
It is a medium-sized, rather wide, and very flat species with a black basic color, and uncountable fine white dots. The dorsal and caudal fins have a white oder yellowish seam. The ventral side is a little lighter in color, and also dotted white.
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