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Pterygoplichthys Multiradiatus

Pterygoplichthys Multiradiatus

Surhone, Lambert M.
Tennoe, Mariam T.
Henssonow, Susan F.

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ISBN10: 6134748781
ISBN13: 9786134748780
Publisher: Vdm Verlag Dr Mller Ag & Co Kg
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.20 Width: 9.02 Depth: 6.00
Language: English
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus is a tropical fish known as a Plecostomus belonging to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Named for its sail-like dorsal fin, the part of its scientific name multiradiatus means many-rayed and refers to the rays of the dorsal fin. P. multiradiatus is one of a number of species commonly referred to as the common pleco by aquarists. Other scientific names that were used (as synonyms) for P. multiradiatus include Hypostomus multiradiatus, Ancistrus multiradiatus, and Liposarcus multiradiatus. P. multiradiatus is sometimes confused with Pterygoplichthys pardalis, which is a different species of pleco. P. multiradiatus goes by a number of common names. It can be called the long-fin armored catfish in Hawaii, sailfin catfish, sailfish catfish, many-rayed (multiradiatus) pleco or radiated ptero in the USA, and janitor fish in the Philippines, where it has become a local pest in the marikina river and is sold in bulk, in efforts to eliminate the fish.

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