The bushymouth catfish (Ancistrus dolichopterus) is a species of armoured catfish native to Brazil and Guyana. It is found in the middle Amazon basin and in the basins of the Rio Negro, the lower Trombetas, the Tefé, the Madeira and the Tapajós Rivers. This species grows to a length of about 12 centimetres. This species is found in the aquarium trade.
These catfish are usually a dark spotted colour, but there are albino, gold-coloured and the red rarer ones shown here. Ancistrus Super red is a variety with an orange colour, turning red. The male has appendages on the head, which give the sensation of being horns, while the females have only thin tentacles. They are rarely seen for sale, and the one photographed here was in an aquarium.
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Wow, what a cool looking fish! Great photo Nick!
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Oh my goodness...it doesn't look real, does it! How fun to learn more about this unique fish! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThose vivid red hues and unique head appendages make the Ancistrus Super Red a true gem for any aquarium enthusiast
ReplyDeleteWow, what a colorful creatire!
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