Ancistrus leucostictus

Ancistrus leucostictus
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Ancistrus
Species: A. leucostictus
Binomial name
Ancistrus leucostictus
(Günther, 1864)

Ancistrus leucostictus is a species of armored catfish native to Guyana where it is found in the Essequibo River basin. There have been reports that it may also be found in French Guiana and Suriname. This species grows to a length of 10.0 centimetres (3.9 in) SL.

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