Ancistrus tombador

Ancistrus tombador

Platelets form a low crest instead of an adipose fin

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

Ancistrus tombador 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 Brazil.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Ancistrus
Maximum length: 6.3 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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