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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Ancistrus Dubius

Ancistrus dubius Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Max Length
12.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ancistrus Dubius (Ancistrus dubius), first described by Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889 is a small fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 12.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Ancistrus dubius
Authority
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.6 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ancistrus Dubius is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancistrus Dubius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin and middle Paraná and Paraguay River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
12.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889

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