Ancistrus occidentalis

Regan, 1904
Ancistrus occidentalis
 
Family
 
Subfamily
 
Tribe
 
Group
 
Genus
Synonyms
has Xenocara occidentalis
Length (total)
approx.  12 cm
Recommended tank size
80 cm

Pastaza

Ecuador

Río Pastaza ➙ río Marañon ➙ Amazonas
Map to Ancistrus occidentalis
Nutrition (mostly): vegetarian
Eats plants
not known
Keeping in (small) groups is recommended. Individual keeping is possible.
from genus: The males have more and longer tentacle on the head. Often females have only short tentacle/stublles anlong the mouth.
from genus: Standard
unknown
 
 
 
not known
Pic. 2: Ancistrus occidentalis
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for the pictures
C. Tate Regan (PD)
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