Ancistrus macrophthalmus explained

Ancistrus macrophthalmus[1] is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, specifically found in the Orinoco River and its lower tributaries in Venezuela. The species reaches SL. It is occasionally seen in the aquarium trade, where it is one of multiple species sometimes referred to as "medusa plecos".[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ADW: Ancistrus macrophthalmus: CLASSIFICATION . 2022-03-04 . animaldiversity.org.
  2. Web site: Orinoco Medusa Pleco Ancistrus cf. macrophthalmus) . 2022-03-04 . Aqua Imports . en-US.
  3. Web site: LDA074 Blue Medusa Pleco (Ancistrus macrophthalmus) . 2022-03-04 . Imperial Tropicals.