Ancistrus hyplogenys (Black ancistrus)

It is a fish with bluish eyes, which is all black with white pongs and the fins bordered by a very very light white. Old individuals can whiten.

Hyplogenys ancistrus fish is a freshwater fish from South America. It is about 10 centimeters long and has a dark brown color with yellow and white spots on the body. Hyplogenys ancistrus fish is also known as aquarium catfish or beard catfish.

Hyplogenys ancistrus fish has pectoral fins in the shape of suction cups which allow it to settle on rocks and aquatic plants. This characteristic is common to many aquarium fish fish. Hyplogenys ancistrus fish also has a beard under the chin which gives it a distinctive appearance.

Hyplogenys ancistrus fish is a gregarious fish that lives in groups in the calm waters of rivers and streams in South America. It feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae, but can also eat small crustaceans and aquatic insects.

Hyplogenys ancistrus fish is a very appreciated fish from aquariophiles because of its peaceful behavior and its ease of aquarium. It is also known to be a good aquarium cleaner because of its ability to feed on algae and plant debris.

Hyplogenys ancistrus fish can be maintained in community aquarium with other species of peaceful fish. It is important to maintain a clean and well-filtered aquarium for the well-being of this fish, in particular because of its sensitivity to diseases related to polluted water.

In summary, the ancistrus hyplogenys fish is a peaceful freshwater fish and easy to maintain, originally from South America. It is appreciated by aquariophiles for its distinctive color and its ability to clean the aquarium by feeding on algae and plant debris.

Kle male is more slender and has horns of deer on the nose.

As the ancistrus dolichopterus are cousin.