Hypancistrus
| Hypancistrus | |
|---|---|
| Hypancistrus zebra | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Tribe: | Ancistrini |
| Genus: | Hypancistrus Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1991 |
| Type species | |
| Hypancistrus zebra Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1991
| |
Hypancistrus is a genus of loricariid catfish originating from the Amazon basin in South America. Unlike many of the other loricariids, some Hypancistrus species have carnivorous tendencies and enjoy meat in their diet. Many Hypancistrus species are popular aquarium fish.