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Scientific NameBaryancistrus sp. (L084)     
Common NamesL084, Glimmersugemalle (Denmark)
Glitter Pleco
Synonym(s)
Pronunciationbah ree ann siss truss
EtymologyGreek, barys = heavy + Greek, agkistron = hook - Essentially "Heavy Ancistrus". Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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Size400mm or 15.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tocantins (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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Temperature23.0-27.0°C or 73.4-80.6°F (Show species within this range)
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)