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i have a male BN (Ancistrus dolichopterus)that has spines that retract from behind its mouth on the side of its head. i have seen only males with them and i have also seen males fight with them over teritory. Do females also have these spines?


Thanks Karl

To answer the actual question: Yes, both males and females have these Interopercula Odontodes. The bristles on the front of the head is the main distinction between male and female.

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Mats

Thanks for that info.


Thanks Karl