Bushymouth catfish (Ancistrus dolichopterus)

Scientific name: Ancistrus dolichopterus Kner, 1854

The Bushymouth catfish (Ancistrus dolichopterus) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: South America, upper and middle Brazilian Amazon River basin and from the Negro, lower Trombetas, Tef?, Madeira and Tapaj?s River basins.

Bushymouth catfish care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; minimum aquarium size 80 cm.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ancistrus dolichopterus
Family: Loricariidae (Armored catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 11.8
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: upper and middle Brazilian Amazon River basin and from the Negro, lower Trombetas, Tef?, Madeira and Tapaj?s River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial