Ancistrus amaris

Ancistrus amaris

Even breeding males keep short snout tentacles

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Small
Tropical fish

Ancistrus amaris is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armoured catfishes, and the subfamily Hypostominae, the suckermouth catfishes. This catfish is endemic to Venezuela.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Ancistrus
Maximum length: 10.3 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Venezuela.
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

Report a correction