Introduced in the DATZ magazine
of May 1994 page 280. The genera Ancistomus
has been reserected again on the latest paper by Armbruster
et al. (2015). Peckoltia feldbergae, Hemiancistrus
micrommatos, Ancistrus snethlageae,
Hemiancistrus spilomma, and Hemiancistrus
spinosissimus have all been transfered into this
genus.The former name of Hemiancistrus
spilomma is now moved into Ancistomus.
Reproduction: This is a cave spawner.
Sexual Differences: Males have odontodes
to their hard pectoral fin rays and also to the rear
part of their body. Females are noticicably wider
in the girth and do not possess the odotodes of the
male. Aquarium Care: Peacfull inhabitants
of an aquarium. Diet: Omnivore; vegetarian
food, tablets and pellets, insect larvae, zooplankton
and soft wood.
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