Ancistrus megacanthus
Widholzer, Borsoi, Reis & Lehmann, 2024
mega (gr.) - great; akanthos (gr.) - spin; because of the large pectoral fin ray
Synonyms
unknown
least concern
Length (total)
approx. 17 cm
Standard length (documented)
124.4 mm
Recommended tank size
100 cm
High above sea level
~100 m
Flow
strong
Substrate
gravel
Nutrition (mostly): omnivore
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
i / 4 rays
14 soft rays
straight
little longer at the bottom than at the top
II / 7 rays
I / 6 rays
i / 5 rays
14 soft rays
straight
little longer at the bottom than at the top
II / 7 rays
I / 6 rays
i / 5 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
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
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