Ancistomus spilomma

Ancistomus spilomma

Dark dots gather along the upper eye

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Ancistomus spilomma is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it is known only from the Tocantins River basin in Brazil. The species reaches 14.2 cm (5.6 inches) in standard length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Ancistomus
Maximum length: 14.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: Brazil.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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