Dark catfish with light speckles, a wide head, and short bristle-like growths on the snout

Ancistrus 'Tapajós' 'L213'

Ancistrus sp. 2
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
Size Length: Up to 4.7 inches (12 cm)
Type Fishes
Range Northern South America
Habitat Tapajós River, Amazon River basin

Did you know?

  1. This subfamily of catfish is primarily active at night, preferring to hide during the day in woody and rocky areas.
  2. All the world’s catfishes are divided into over 30 different families. Armored catfish are the largest family.