Pterygoplichthys sp. (L154) • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Pterygoplichthys sp. (L154)
Common Name(s)	L154
Pronunciation	terry gop LICK thees
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).
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 Apure Orinoco, Middle Orinoco, Apure (click on these areas to find other species found there) (Click the map-icon to show/hide map of species distribution)
Husbandry Information
Suggested Tankmates	Almost any medium sized community fish.
Breeding	Unreported.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	None.
Breeding Reports	None.
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Last Update	2006 Dec 10 09:07 (species record created: 2006 Dec 24 08:05)

Cat-eLog Data Sheet

Scientific Name

Pterygoplichthys sp. (L154)

terry gop LICK thees

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).

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 Apure
Orinoco, Middle Orinoco, Apure (click on these areas to find other species found there)