/loricariidae/pterygoplichthys/disjunctivus/1.jpg "Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus(1) Alien / exotic captured near San Antonio, Texas - Click to enlarge")
/loricariidae/pterygoplichthys/disjunctivus/2.jpg "Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus(2) Ventral view showing reticulated pattern - Click to enlarge")
 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus (Weber, 1991) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Rio Madeira, Amazon R. system, Restauracao, Amazonas, Brazil. |
| Synonym(s) | Liposarcus disjunctivus |
| Pronunciation | terry gop LICK thees |
| Etymology | Greek, pterygion, diminutive of pteryx = wing, fin + Greek, hoplon = weapon + Greek, ichthys = fish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 430mm (16.9") 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). This species is most likely to be confused with P. pardalis. The pattern on the abdomen is the most useful external key: P. pardalis has a spotted pattern, where P. disjunctivus has a vermiculated pattern. For more info see: Zootaxa 1109: 57?68 (2006) |
| 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 | South America: Madeira River basin. Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes)  , Madeira (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 | |
| References | Rev. Suisse Zool. v. 98 (no. 3) 638 |
| Registered Keepers | (1) Joetee (p: 2), (2) rocker, (3) abaigael04, (4) Rinaag, (5) SpunkyTheMonkey, (6) royaldragoness, (7) dawndeschain999, (8) Dalek Tzet, (9) marinebalaji, (10) excuzzzeme, (11) Schmike, (12) Seagirt, who also notes: "Just hangs a round the other plecos.". 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 | 2011 Sep 28 07:44 (species record created: 2002 Sep 25 00:00) |
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