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Scientific Name Baryancistrus sp. (L057)  , 1990
Common Names L057, Black Pleco
Sort Sugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation bah ree ann siss truss
Etymology Greek, barys = heavy + Greek, agkistron = hook - Essentially "Heavy Ancistrus". 
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Size 300mm or 11.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification The adult fish is all-black with no colour in the fins at all.
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Distribution South America: Brazil: Rio Araguari
Amapa State Waters, Araguari (Amapa) (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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Breeding Unreported.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference DATZ 2/1990, pp 115-118.
Aqualog shows a different species of Baryancistrus with a slight gold trim on the exterior edge of both unpaired fins. The body is greenish gray with light, pin prick size spots.
Registered Keepers There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update 2022 Jan 13 13:35 (species record created: 2006 Dec 09 07:49)