Ancistrus multispinis (Regan, 1912)
Ancistrus multispinis
photo by Vitule, JRS

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  14.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Atlantic coastal drainage of eastern Brazil, from Macacú River in the north to Maquiné River in the south.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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