Ancistrus yutajae Souza, Taphorn & Armbruster, 2019
Photograph: Jon W. Armbruster
Breeding
Keeping
Current
IUCN
Endangered (EN)
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
25-29 °C / 77-84 °F
References
Souza, Taphorn & Armbruster (2019)
The coloration of preserved A. yutujae specimens is described as light brown, with small light-colored, mostly blurry spots. The bare snout and the fins have no pattern. The abdomen is brown to yellowish brown with small spots. The ovoid sucker-mouth is large, and has numerous double-pointed teeth.
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