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Parnaibae Plecostomus

Pterygoplichthys parnaibae

Also known as: Janitor Fish, Plecostomus, South American Suckermouth Armored Catfish, Suckerfish, Sucker-mouthed Catfish, Sucking Catfish

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2022
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@Phoenix1962 · Sydney, Australia · October 20221 / 1
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Overview

Found in flood plains, lakes and swamps, in and around River Basins.
South America - Parnaíba River Basin

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade, often used as cleaners/algae eaters in the tank.
These fish are able to breathe air and also have suction on their lips so they can move around feeding while being stuck to an object.

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Habitat & where to find it

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Found in flood plains, lakes and swamps, in and around River Basins.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderSiluriformes
    5. familyLoricariidae
    6. genusPterygoplichthys
    7. speciesPterygoplichthys parnaibae (Weber, 1991)

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