Ancistrus lineolatus

Ancistrus lineolatus

Broad brow spans nearly half the armored head

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

Ancistrus lineolatus is a freshwater fish found in rivers and streams. One memorable detail in its record is this: Broad brow spans nearly half the armored head.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Ancistrus
Maximum length: 9 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Orteguaza River basin in upper Japurá River drainage, Colombia.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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