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Pterygoplichthys punctatus (Günther, 1864)

 

Image contributors to this species:

Allan James (2) Joost Schuitemaker (4) GREEN FISH Aquarium (1)

ScotCat Sources:

Etymology = Genus  Etymology = Species

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Relevant Information:

Description: The Pterygoplichthys genera have about 12-14 soft rays in the dorsal fin and can be identified against the Hypostomus genus which has around 8 dorsal fin rays. Aquarium Care: Fine as juveniles but will get boisterous as they get older and can get quite territorial so single species is recomended for larger aquaria over 6ft. (180cm) long. Diet: Will eat any aquarium prepared foods such as flake, tablet, live and frozen. Remarks: Still seen in some publications as Glyptoperichthys punctatus.

Common Name:

Yogi Pleco, Corroncho

Synonyms:

Glyptoperichthys punctatus, Loricaria punctata

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Madeira, Purus, Jurua and Marañon River basins.

Size:

30.0cm. (12ins)

Temp:

22-28°c (71-83°f)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p



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