Ancistrus leoni
Ancistrus leoni is a species of catfish native to South America, specifically the Amazon basin and the Orinoco Basin.[1]
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Description
Ancistrus leoni is around 81.6 millimeters long.[2] It can survive in temperatures of 25-29 degrees Celsius.[3] The fish was named after Oscar León Mata.
References
- "New species of spiky-faced catfish discovered". Animals. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
- "FIGURE 11. Holotype of Ancistrus leoni in dorsal, lateral, and ventral..." ResearchGate. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
- "Ancistrus leoni - L-numbers database - Welsfans". Southamerica fans. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
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