Ancistrus dolichopterus Kner, 1854
Bushymouth catfish
Ancistrus dolichopterus
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Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  14.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 120.2 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19
Distribution:  South America: upper and middle Brazilian Amazon River basin and from the Negro, lower Trombetas, Tefé, Madeira and Tapajós River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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