What Is A "spotted Ancistrus"?

[rodandalisonthompson]

Ive just added a "Spotted Ancistrus" to my tank but cant find anything by this name on the internet.

Has anyone heard of this?

Thanks

 

[KathyM]

It'll be one of the many Bristlenose species. Without a reliable L number and collection point (if wild caught), they're very hard to specificly ID. However, if it's tank bred, it's most likely Ancistrus sp. 3 (common bristlenose). The problem with common names is that they often encompass many species.

http/www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/genus.php?genus_id=4

There's a link for the ancistrus species profiles on Planet Catfish. Hope that helps

 

[~T~]

If its a baby then it could be just a regular bristlenose as lfs ofen sell them as spotted ancistrus.