Identity and locality
Ancistrus patronus de Souza et al., 2019
Northwestern Guiana Shield/Orinoco-region type series
Diagnostic evidence and naming
Named in 2019 as one of the white/yellow-dot Ancistrus. Patronus alludes to guarding fathers, but the species name does not itself document individual spawning measurements.
Breeding and genetics limitations
Do not infer that original describers performed captive breeding or founded a genetic line.
Original references
Links are research leads; they do not certify every statement. Check original taxonomy and date.
Public Discord research discussion
Follow the original forum topic. It is a discussion record, not independent scientific verification.