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Pterygoplichthys punctatus (Günther, 1864) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Allan James (2) Joost Schuitemaker (4) GREEN FISH Aquarium (1) |
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Description: The Pterygoplichthys genera have about 12-14 soft rays in the dorsal fin and can be identified against the Hypostomus genus which has around 8 dorsal fin rays. Aquarium Care: Fine as juveniles but will get boisterous as they get older and can get quite territorial so single species is recomended for larger aquaria over 6ft. (180cm) long. Diet: Will eat any aquarium prepared foods such as flake, tablet, live and frozen. Remarks: Still seen in some publications as Glyptoperichthys punctatus. |
Common Name: |
Yogi Pleco, Corroncho |
Synonyms: |
Glyptoperichthys punctatus, Loricaria punctata |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Madeira, Purus, Jurua and Marañon River basins. |
Size: |
30.0cm. (12ins) |
Temp: |
22-28°c (71-83°f) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.5. |
Reference: |
Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p |
Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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