Pterygoplichthys punctatus  (Günther, 1864)
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Common Name:	Yogi Pleco, Corroncho
Synonyms:	Glyptoperichthys punctatus, Loricaria punctata
Family:	Loricariidae ycipitidae
Distribution:	South America: Madeira, Purus, Jurua and Marañon River basins..
Size:	30cm. (12ins)
Temp:	22-26°c (71-79°f.)
p.H.	6.0-7.0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family:  Loricariidae

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Pterygoplichthys punctatus Juvenile

Pterygoplichthys punctatus Juvenile

Pterygoplichthys punctatus Sub-adult

Pterygoplichthys punctatus Juvenile

Pterygoplichthys punctatus Juvenile- ventral position

Pterygoplichthys punctatus Juvenile

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