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| Scientific Name | Pterygoplichthys sp. (L313) |
| Common Name(s) | L313 |
| 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 | Floodplains of Rio Xingu Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there)  (Click the map-icon to show/hide map of species distribution) |
| Temperature | 25.0-30.0°C or 77-86°F (Show others within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Suggested Tankmates | Almost any medium sized community fish. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | (1) arapaima, (2) ghostsword, (3) Telemin, (4) vandalzzz. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Dec 16 05:55 (species record created: 2006 Jul 29 00:00) |
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