Ancistomus

Ancistomus is a genus of suckermouth armored catfishes found in shallow waters in rapidly flowing rivers in the southeastern Amazon basin in Brazil.

Species

There are currently 5 recognized species in this genus:

• Ancistomus feldbergae <small>R. R. de Oliveira, Rapp Py-Daniel, Zuanon & M. S. Rocha, 2012</small>
• Ancistomus micrommatos <small>A. R. Cardoso & P. H. F. Lucinda, 2003</small>
• Ancistomus snethlageae <small>Steindachner, 1911</small>
• Ancistomus spilomma <small>A. R. Cardoso & P. H. F. Lucinda, 2003</small>
• Ancistomus spinosissimus <small>A. R. Cardoso & P. H. F. Lucinda, 2003</small>

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