Ancistrus spinosus

Ancistrus spinosus

Pale ventral spots distinguish females from plain males

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Pacific Ocean
Central America and the Caribbean
Medium
Tropical fish

Ancistrus spinosus is a freshwater fish found around Central America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 17.6 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Ancistrus
Maximum length: 17.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Central America: Pacific and Caribbean river drainages of eastern Panama.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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