Ancistrus temminckii

Scientific name: Ancistrus temminckii Valenciennes, 1840

Ancistrus temminckii

Ancistrus temminckii is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae that grows to about 13 cm (5.1 in). It is semi-aggressive, suits community aquariums and needs water at 22–30°C (72–86°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.5. Native range: South America, Saramacca, Suriname, and Maroni River basins.

Ancistrus temminckii care at a glance

Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
13 cm (5.1 in)
Temperature
22–30°C (72–86°F)
pH
6.5–7.5
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts pellets, algae wafers, live foods and vegetables.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ancistrus temminckii
Family
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.8
Environment
Freshwater;; dH range: ? - 25 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Saramacca, Suriname, and Maroni River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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