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French Guiana Oyapock R., Saut Maripa (R. Covain)

All Fishes Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Guyanancistrus niger** (Norman, 1926)
Common Names	L039, Black Wing Pleco Black Wing Pleco, Sort Vingesugemalle (Denmark), Sort Vingesugemalle (Denmark)
Type Locality	Oyapock River at "Sant" Cafesoca [Saut Cafesoca], French Guiana.
Synonym(s)	Hemiancistrus niger, Lasiancistrus niger, Pseudancistrus niger
Pronunciation	guy AN an siss truss - ny GER
Etymology	niger = black
Species Information
Size	254mm or 10" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	This is wide pleco attaining at least 180mm between tip of pectoral fin spines.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Oyapock River basin. Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, French Guyana Coastal Rivers, Oyapock (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Least Concern , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
Other Parameters	In nature, only found in areas of strong current.
Husbandry Information
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 9) v. 18 (no. 103), pp 96.
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2025 Jan 02 01:37 (species record created: 2004 May 10 00:00)