Ancistomus

Updated on Nov 25, 2023

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Kingdom Animalia Subfamily Hypostominae Higher classification Hypostominae Rank Genus		Family Loricariidae Scientific name Peckoltia Phylum Chordata Order Catfish

Lower classifications Peckoltia greedoi, Peckoltichthys bachi

Ancistomus is a genus of suckermouth armored catfishes.

Species

There are currently 5 recognized species in this genus:

Ancistomus feldbergae R. R. de Oliveira, Rapp Py-Daniel, Zuanon & M. S. Rocha, 2012

Ancistomus micrommatos A. R. Cardoso & P. H. F. Lucinda, 2003

Ancistomus spilomma A. R. Cardoso & P. H. F. Lucinda, 2003

Ancistomus spinosissimus A. R. Cardoso & P. H. F. Lucinda, 2003

Ancistomus snethlageae Steindachner, 1911

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