AquaticRepublic.com - Hypancistrus sp. (L070) (Loricariidae) All Fishes

Female
Pair, male on right
Dorsal view of female
Dorsal view of male
Close-up of head of female
Close-up of head of male
Two day old fry
Five day old fry
Two week old fry
Twelve week old juvenile (35mm)
Santarem, Lower Rio Tapajós
Habitat: Santarém boatyard

All Fishes Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Hypancistrus sp. (L070)
Common Names	L070, Zombie Pleco Zombie-sugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation	hype an siss truss
Etymology	A contraction of the Greek hypo (meaning less than) and ancistrus, an allusion to the reduced number of teeth (particularly in the lower jaw) found in this genus.
Species Information
Size	130mm or 5.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Different shades of grey are displayed, the intensity will depend of the substrate color and the mood of the fish.
Sexing	Males develop small teeth-like odontodes which adorn the leading pectoral fin rays and the back half of the fishes body. Females remain unadorned and have a wider girth across the body most evident when the area just behind the pectoral fins is viewed from above.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Rio Tapajos, Para State, Brazil Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
pH	6.6 - 7.6
Temperature	24.0-28.0°C or 75.2-82.4°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Omnivorous with a tendency towards meaty foods. Not an effective algae eater. Well fed individuals will not damage most plants. They will also accept commercially prepared food such as Spirulina tabs. User data.
Furniture	Rock piles and wood tangles. Plants are not vital.
Compatibility	Peaceful if a little territorial. As a rough guide give each fish a 12 inch square area well broken up with decorations.
Suggested Tankmates	Small tetras and other similar small fish. Also Corydoras. Care has to be taken to ensure that they get enough food, as they can be a bit shy and slow to grab food when available.
Breeding	Has been bred in captivity, male guards eggs in cave as per usual for the genus. Eggs are around 4mm, around 30 eggs. One spawning report gives a pH of 7.4, GH around 8, and temp 29°C.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	Seidel, I. Zebra & Co.- die Gattung Hypancistrus, DATZ, 12/2000, ppg 12-18
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2022 Jan 14 11:38 (species record created: 2002 Apr 06 00:00)