Ancistrus patronus Souza, Taphorn & Armbruster, 2019
Photograph: Jost Borcherding
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 5,5-7,5
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
25-29 °C / 77-84 °F
Names and synonyms
Ventuari bristlenose catfish, Ancistrus sp. Río Parucito, Ancistrus sp. Río Manapiare
References
Souza, Taphorn & Armbruster (2019)
The live coloration of this small species is deep black with tiny white spots, and a dark spot on the base of the fin membrane between the spine and the first branching ray of the dorsal fin. The upper-, and lowermost tip of the caudal fin may be white, or cream-colored. The variant from the Río Parucito has yellowish dots, and no basal spot, as a rule. The juveniles of this form have white and orange-brown fin seams, and dots in the fins.
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