Aquarist Species: Hypancistrus sp. L471
Aquarist: benjamin.schleich
Species Profile: Hypancistrus sp. L471
General species photo
Description: The mini snowball (black with white dots similar to L201 with a slightly different mouth and head). Remains an scientifically undescribed form native to specific regions of the Rio Orinoco and Rio Ventuari in Venezuela.
Category: Catfish
Global Region: South America
Distribution: Rio Orinoco and Rio Ventuari in Venezuela
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
Acquired from Discus Madness. Locally tank bred.