Ancistrus stigmaticus

Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Ancistrus stigmaticus models at the Natural History Museum in London
stigma=markiert, gepunktet in Bezug auf das Aussehen
 
Family
 
Subfamily
 
Tribe
 
Group
 
Genus
Synonyms
has Xenocara stigmatica
Bristlenose Catfish
Length (total)
approx.  18 cm
Standard length (documented)
152.0 mm
Recommended tank size
120 cm
upper ➀ rio Araguaia basin
São Matheos = São Matheus

Goias, Espirito Santo

Brazil

rio Tocantins → rio Pará → Atlantic NE
Map to Ancistrus stigmaticus
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
 
 
 
3 (- 4) soft rays
I / 7 rays
Not on the positive list of Brazil in 2012 : The positive list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
  • Reis, R.E., Kullander, S.O. & Ferraris, C.J. et.al., 2003 "Check List of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America" P. 378
Pic. 2: Ancistrus stigmaticus models at the Natural History Museum in London
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for the pictures
DenesFeri (CC BY-SA 2.5)
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