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Bristlenose Catfish

Ancistrus bufonius

Also known as: Atenna Armored Catfish, Bristlenose Pleco, Bushynose Pleco, Carachama, Common Bristlenose Catfish

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2016
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@nirmal0 · i dont know, Portugal · November 20181 / 1
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Overview

Found over clear waters, of the Apurimac River Basin and its tributaries.
South America - Apurimac River Basin, Peru

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade, often used as cleaners/algae eaters in the tank.
These fish are able to breathe air and also have suction on their lips so they can move around feeding while being stuck to an object.

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Habitat & where to find it

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Found over clear waters, of the Apurimac River Basin and its tributaries.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderSiluriformes
    5. familyLoricariidae
    6. genusAncistrus
    7. speciesAncistrus bufonius (Valenciennes, 1840)

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