AquaticRepublic.com - Baryancistrus sp. (L115) (Loricariidae) All Fishes

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Scientific Name	Baryancistrus sp. (L115)
Common Names	L115, Mega Snowball Pleco L248, Skumfidus-sugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation	bah ree ann siss truss
Etymology	Greek, barys = heavy + Greek, agkistron = hook - Essentially "Heavy Ancistrus".
Species Information
Size	200mm or 7.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	The beautiful large spots of the juvenile shrink as the fish reaches adulthood. The inky black colouration remains constant although the fish will lighten when stressed.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Brazil: Pará State: Rio Trombetas (Cachoeira Porteira) Amazon, Lower Amazon, Trombetas, Lower Trombetas (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
Husbandry Information
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	DATZ 10/1992 pp619-620.
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
Wishlists	Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There is no wish to keep this species.
Spotters	Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen.
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Last Update	2022 Jan 14 12:55 (species record created: 2002 Jun 29 00:00)