All Fishes LORICARIIDAEHypostominae ⇒ The genus Dekeyseria

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SpeciesThere are 4 "species" in our database. Dekeyseria picta has the most images (i: 49).
Pronunciationdee key SEAR ee ah
IdentificationSimilar to Lasiancistrus but broader when viewed from above especially in larger adults. Striped species of Dekeyseria were placed in Zonancistrus but because this was only based on colouration, they are more commonly placed with the non-striped species in Dekeyseria.
SexingMature males have substantial odontodes both on the thick pectoral ray and the posterior part of the body. The male also have a broader head than the female.
BreedingNarrow (height) cave breeders.
SizeSmallest 130 mm, largest 200 mm, average 162mm, most commonly 130mm. All SL.
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