AquaticRepublic.com - Parancistrus sp. (L332) (Loricariidae) All Fishes

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Scientific Name	Parancistrus sp. (L332)
Common Names	L332, Olive Armor Pleco Oliven-pansersugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation	parr an SIS truss
Etymology	(Greek)Para=The side of + (Greek)agkistron=hook.
Species Information
Size	200mm or 7.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Parancistrus is distinguished by having a membranous connection between the dorsal and adipose fins, a large gill opening, and its cephalic and body scutes are not keeled. Additionally, nuptial males have fleshy folds along the dorsal-fin base. Other genera with a membrane connecting the dorsal and adipose fins include Baryancistrus, Oligancistrus, and Spectracanthicus. Parancistrus differs from these genera by the large gill openings.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Rio Xingu Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
Temperature	24.0-29.0°C or 75.2-84.2°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2025 Apr 17 04:44 (species record created: 2006 Jul 31 00:00)