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Loricariidae

Ancistrus verecundus

Ancistrus verecundus

Broad bare snout bears almost no tentacles

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

Ancistrus verecundus is a freshwater fish from South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 5.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Ancistrus
Maximum length: 5.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: Upper rio Madeira basin, Brazil.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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