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Scientific Name | Pterygoplichthys sp. (L347) |
Common Names | L347, Caiman Pleco Kaimansugemalle (Denmark) |
Pronunciation | terry gop LICK thees |
Etymology | Greek, pterygion, diminutive of pteryx = wing, fin + Greek, hoplon = weapon + Greek, ichthys = fish. |
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Size | 450mm or 17.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Identification | Pterygoplichthys can be identified by the number of rays in the dorsal fin. Ten or more dorsal rays (usually 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. |
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Distribution | Rio Para Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tocantins, Lower Tocantins, Pará (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
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Feeding | Omnivorous and a good algae eater, especially when young. User data. |
Suggested Tankmates | Almost any medium sized community fish. |
Breeding | Unreported. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
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Registered Keepers | There are 3 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data. |
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Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 2 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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Last Update | 2022 Jan 21 12:41 (species record created: 2006 Jul 29 00:00) |