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| Scientific Name | Pterygoplichthys sp. (L347) |
| Common Name(s) | L347 |
| Pronunciation | terry gop LICK thees |
| Etymology | Greek, pterygion, diminutive of pteryx = wing, fin + Greek, hoplon = weapon + Greek, ichthys = fish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 450mm (17.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Pterygoplichthys can be identified by the number of rays in the dorsal fin. More than 10 indicates that it's a Pterygoplichthys. Most other plecos have 8 or fewer rays (in particular the larger Hypostomus species that are most likely to be confused with Pterygoplichthys). |
| Sexing | Comparison of the genital papilla in mature fish shows the differences in the sexes to the trained eye. In males this is a small yet thick stump which noticeably protrudes from the fish's undercarriage. In females it is less obvious and is recessed or lies flat with the body. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Rio Para Amazon, Lower Amazon, Pará (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Suggested Tankmates | Almost any medium sized community fish. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | (1) arapaima, (2) asiaton. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Dec 16 05:59 (species record created: 2006 Jul 29 00:00) |
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