Ancistrus leoni

Ancistrus leoni

Flattened armor spreads broad as a shield

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

Ancistrus leoni is a freshwater fish associated with freshwater habitats. The available account notes this characteristic: Flattened armor spreads broad as a shield.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Ancistrus
Maximum length: 8.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Venezuela and Brazil.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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