Ancistrus leucostictus (Günther, 1864)
Ancistrus leucostictus
photo by Sabaj Pérez, M.H.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Essequibo River basin and possibly all main Guianan rivers to the Oyapock River.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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