ID - Hypancistrus

[Edmundo]

Jus curious what these lovely creatures are.... need ur "gut feel" tries..... :)

Hypancistrus A
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/2488dd01c1436c.jpg

Hypancistrus B
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/2488dd01c3829e.jpg

Hypancistrus C
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/2488dd01c5ffdb.jpg

[Gecko]

PF is embarking on a Hypan id article given the recent influx of so called L173 or L236, etc. which might in fact be Lower Xingus comprising of 3 to 4 spp.

The article is still a work in progress but should be interesting to check out...

http://www.plecofanatics.com/articles/showentry.php?e=323

[Edmundo]

PF is embarking on a Hypan id article given the recent influx of so called L173 or L236, etc. which might in fact be Lower Xingus comprising of 3 to 4 spp.

The article is still a work in progress but should be interesting to check out...

http://www.plecofanatics.com/articles/showentry.php?e=323

Looks like a very decent article to be. Looks like the last two pics could be L399 or ?

[Gecko]

A is special, A & B should be grouped under Hypancistrus sp. (lower xingu)

C could be a L399/400.

[Edmundo]

A is special, A & B should be grouped under Hypancistrus sp. (lower xingu)

C could be a L399/400.

Thanks. B is a female (got it from NKS last yr), not sure if i put it at the right place. if im not wrong, i did. C (got it from "uncle" recently) is a male and B is with it togather with 3 other males.

[celticfish]

Sweet! Exactly what is needed for Hypancistrus ID.
Hopefully with clarity regarding the "Lower Rio Xingu" one too!
Thanks for the link Gecko!