PlanetCatfish.com - Hypancistrus sp. (L411) (Loricariidae) Cat-eLog

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Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Hypancistrus sp. (L411)
Common Names	L411, Monte Dourado Pleco Guldbjergssugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation	hype an siss truss
Etymology	A contraction of the Greek hypo (meaning less than) and ancistrus, an allusion to the reduced number of teeth (particularly in the lower jaw) found in this genus.
Species Information
Size	130mm or 5.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Can be hard to differentiate from L260 [and often labelled as L260]. Juveniles are very similar to L260, but the pattern of this species has an even lines of black and white, where L260 has wider black than white lines. Mature specimens are less contrasty than L260, which makes the distinction easier, however make sure the fish are well settled and unstressed when making this comparison, as both can look quite bland when stressed.
Sexing	Males have cheek and pectoral odontodes to a larger extent than females, as well as overall body shape shows females as fatter around the mid-section when in good condition.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Monte Dourado is a small city on the Rio Jari and from there they are shipped to exporters in Altamira. Amazon, Jari (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
Temperature	25.0-30.0°C or 77-86°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
Feeding	A carnivore that takes prepared, frozen and live foods, such as sinking carnivore tablets, frozen or live bloodworms User data.
Furniture	Sand, primarily rocks and optionally driftwood. Caves made out of slate plates, bamboo or PVC pipe.
Compatibility	Suitable with most fish, as long as they are not too large or territorial about bottom-space.
Suggested Tankmates	Small tetras and other similar small fish. Also Corydoras. Care has to be taken to ensure that they get enough food, as they can be a bit shy and slow to grab food when available.
Breeding	Reports say they breed in similar manner to other Hypancistrus - male guards eggs and wrigglers in a cave.
Breeding Reports	There are 3 breeding reports, read them all here.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	There are 84 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
Wishlists	Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There are 6 wishes to keep this species, see who wants what.
Spotters	Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 21 records of this fish being seen, view them all.
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Last Update	2022 Jan 22 09:01 (species record created: 2006 Nov 16 03:44)