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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Pterygoplichthys sp. (L154) |
| Common Names | L154, Savpladesugemalle (Denmark) Saw Plate Pleco |
| Pronunciation | terry gop LICK thees |
| Etymology | Greek, pterygion, diminutive of pteryx = wing, fin + Greek, hoplon = weapon + Greek, ichthys = fish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 400mm or 15.7" 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. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Rio Apure Orinoco, Middle Orinoco, Apure (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| 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. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
| Wishlists | Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There is no wish to keep this species. |
| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen. |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.4.6.1397 | |
| Last Update | 2022 Jan 19 09:00 (species record created: 2006 Dec 24 08:05) |