Identity and locality
Lithoxancistrus orinoco Isbrücker, Nijssen & Cala, 1988
Orinoco River near Río Tuparro mouth, Colombia
Diagnostic evidence and naming
Eschmeyer's Catalog lists Lithoxancistrus orinoco as valid. Original description dates 1988; it moved through Pseudancistrus and was subsequently revalidated. Specialist historical L126 is associated with this species.
Breeding and genetics limitations
Do not confuse valid scientific genus reassignment with evidence of a captive bred new morph.
Original references
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Public Discord research discussion
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