Pterygoplichthys pardalis

Pterygoplichthys pardalis
Amazon Sailfin Catfish – Pterygoplichthys pardalis
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
LoricariidaePterygoplichthys pardalis(Castelnau)1855Amazon Sailfin Catfish

Pterygoplichthys pardalis 

Unique Characters: Bony plates covering the body; one pair of barbels on a large subterminal mouth; and papillose, sucking lips.

Similar Species: None.

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