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Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Ancistrus hoplogenys** (Günther, 1864)
Common Names	L059, Orange Spotted Bristlenose Orangepletttet Antennesugemalle (Denmark), Rostfensancistrus (Sweden), Tuepfel-Antennenwels (Germany)
Type Locality	Rio Capin [= Capim], Pará State, Brazil.
Synonym(s)	Ancistrus alga, Ancistrus punctatus, Chaetostomus aculeatus alga, Chaetostomus aculeatus tectirostris, Chaetostomus cirrhosus punctata, Chaetostomus hoplogenys
Pronunciation	an SISS truss
Etymology	The name Ancistrus is derived from the Greek word agkistron, meaning hook, in reference to the interopercular odontodes that are hooked. This specific epithet literally means heavily-armed(hoplon=heavily-armed) chin(genys=chin) and refers to the fringe of soft tentacles around the edge of its snout.
Articles	- Shane's World Catfishology The White Seam Bristlenoses
Species Information
Size	158mm or 6.2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Mature males and sometimes females have soft tentacles (bushy fleshy growths) on the snout - this is unique to the genus Ancistrus. The rusty reddish orange fin rays are the key to this attractive species, but this feature does diminish with age.
Sexing	Typical for the genus with males possessing the so-called ''bushy nose''. Females also may have much smaller growths on the head but to a much lesser extent.
General Remarks	The L-number, L059, was recorded from Ourém with Rio Guamá, Pará, Brazil.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Amazon, Essequibo and Paraguay River basins. Reported from Suriname. Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there) Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Essequibo (click on these areas to find other species found there) La Plata, Paraná, Paraguay (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Least Concern , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
pH	6.0 - 7.0
Temperature	25.0-28.0°C or 77-82.4°F (Show species within this range)
Other Parameters	dH 5-12.
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Ancistrus should be fed mainly on vegetarian foods. Prepared foods include algae wafers and spirulina based sinking food. Vegetables such as courgette/zucchini, and (English) cucumber are an excellent addition to the diet, along with the odd, small amount of more meaty foods. User data.
Compatibility	A good complement to most aquariums, they are not aggressive to other species. Males may fight over territory if kept in too small a tank.
Suggested Tankmates	Appropriate with most community fish that aren't overly big or aggressive.
Breeding	All Ancistrus species are cave-breeders, where the male looks after the eggs and young fry.
Breeding Reports	There is but a single breeding report, read it here.
Further Information
Reference	Catalogue of the fishes in the British Museum v. 5, pp 247.
Registered Keepers	There are 43 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
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Spotters	Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 10 records of this fish being seen, view them all.
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Last Update	2024 Aug 17 08:53 (species record created: 2005 Apr 03 00:00)