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Ancistrus dolichopterus Kner, 1854 Bushymouth catfish |
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| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 14.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 120.2 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: upper and middle Brazilian Amazon River basin and from the Negro, lower Trombetas, Tefé, Madeira and Tapajós River basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 October 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||