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Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Ancistrus sp. (L519)
Common Names	L519, Honeycomb Bristlenose Sten-antennesugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation	an SISS truss
Etymology	The name Ancistrus is derived from the Greek word agkistron, meaning hook, in reference to the interopercular odontodes that are hooked.
Species Information
Identification	Mature males and sometimes females have soft tentacles (bushy fleshy growths) on the snout - this is unique to the genus Ancistrus.
Sexing	Males develop soft tentacles on the head and while sometimes females also do, it is never to the grand extent of those found on that of the conspecific male.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Madeira, Mamoré, Guaporé (Iténez) (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map.
IUCN Red List Category	Not Evaluated
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Ancistrus should be fed mainly on vegetarian foods. Prepared foods include algae wafers and spirulina based sinking food. Vegetables such as courgette/zucchini, and (English) cucumber are an excellent addition to the diet, along with the odd, small amount of more meaty foods. User data.
Compatibility	A good complement to most aquariums, they are not aggressive to other species. Males may fight over territory if kept in too small a tank.
Suggested Tankmates	Appropriate with most community fish that aren't overly big or aggressive.
Breeding	Commonly bred cave brooder where the male looks after the eggs and young fry. Fishes for sale in the hobby (as at 2023) descend from a group of wild-caught fishes.
Breeding Reports	There are 6 breeding reports, read them all here.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	There are 27 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
Wishlists	Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There are 13 wishes to keep this species, see who wants what.
Spotters	Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 33 records of this fish being seen, view them all.
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Last Update	2023 Mar 09 02:24 (species record created: 2021 Sep 16 21:19)