Ancistrus sp. (L519)
Photograph: Ingo Seidel
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Not Evaluated
Size
(M) 10-11 cm / 4
Aquarium size
ab 60 cm / from 2 ft
pH-Value
pH 5,5-7,5
Conductivity
< 450 µS/cm
Temperature
23-28 °C / 73-82 °F
Names and synonyms
Itenéz bristlenose catfish, Ancistrus sp. Río Iténez, Ancistrus Kiefneri II
References
Konn-Vetterlein, (2021); Kiefner (2019)
Uniquely colored, with a very coarse black reticulated pattern on reddish brown ground. In contrast to similar forms, even older specimens dont lose their attractive colors, even though younger specimens are the most striking in color. The species has a comparatively wide body. The tentacles on the head of the males correspond more or less to those of our standard brown aquarium bristlenose catfish.
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