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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii Holmberg, 1893 |
| Common Name(s) | Snow King Pleco |
| Type Locality | Rio Paraguay, at the foot of Formosa |
| Synonym(s) | Glyptoperichthys anisitsi, Liposarcus anisitsi |
| Pronunciation | terry gop LICK thees - am bro set eye |
| Etymology | Greek, pterygion, diminutive of pteryx = wing, fin + Greek, hoplon = weapon + Greek, ichthys = fish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 400mm (15.7") 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). The common name, ''snow-king'' pleco comes from the fishes vivid greenish white patterning on a dark background. |
| Sexing | Unknown |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Argentina & Paraguay: Rio Paraguay La Plata  , Paraná , Paraguay (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temperature | 21.0-24.0°C or 69.8-75.2°F (Show others within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Omnivorous and a good algae eater. |
| Furniture | Larger fish will unwittingly uproot plants. Large pipes are best for hiding places. |
| Compatibility | Peaceful as the larger plecos go. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Almost any medium sized community fish. |
| Breeding | Commercially bred in large outdoor ponds in Florida, US. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | (1) oscarlover. 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 | 2007 Apr 11 07:09 (species record created: 2001 May 05 00:00) |
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