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Scientific Name	**Ancistrus brevifilis** Eigenmann, 1920
Common Name
Type Locality	Río Tiquirito at El Concejo, Venezuela.
Pronunciation	an SISS truss
Etymology	The name Ancistrus is derived from the Greek word agkistron, meaning hook, in reference to the interopercular odontodes that are hooked. This specific epithet literally means short (brevis=short) filaments (filum=filament) and refers to its short tentacles.
Species Information
Size	118mm or 4.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Mature males and sometimes females have soft tentacles (bushy fleshy growths) on the snout - this is unique to the genus Ancistrus. Overall light brown with a darker reticulated pattern over the body and fins. Upper and lower caudal fin tips white in all but the largest adults.
Sexing	Typical for the genus with males possessing the so-called ''bushy nose''. Females also may have much smaller growths on the head but to a much lesser extent.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Tuy River basin. Tuy (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Vulnerable , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2021.
pH	6.5 - 7.5
Temperature	21.0-25.0°C or 69.8-77°F (Show species within this range)
Other Parameters	The water should be clear, neutral, and soft to medium hard with a fairly strong current.
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Typical for the genus. Feed vegetables, algae wafers, and once a week frozen or live foods. This fish also loves to eat bamboo. User data.
Furniture	A sand substrate with rocks forming a few caves with driftwood and bamboo forming a false river bank.
Compatibility	An ideal community fish.
Suggested Tankmates	Appropriate with most community fish that aren't overly big or aggressive.
Breeding	Typical for the genus. A 75 percent water change with cool R.O. or rain water can help along a shy pair.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	Indiana University Studies v. 7 (no. 44), pp 7, Fig. 2; Pl. 1.
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2025 Jan 02 01:39 (species record created: 2001 Apr 21 00:00)