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Snow Pleco

Pterygoplichthys anisitsi

Also known as: Grey Armored Catfish, Hypostomus Plecostomus, Janitor Fish, Parana Sailfin Catfish, Plecostomus, Royal Plec, Sailfin Armored Catfish, Sailfin Plec, Snow King Plec, Snow King Plecostomus, South American Suckermouth Armored Catfish, Southern Sailfin Catfish, Suckerfish, Sucker-mouthed Catfish, Sucking Catfish

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@bshantanu · Burdwan, India · March 20161 / 5
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Overview

Found in flood plains, lakes and swamps, over River Basins.
Widespread South America

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, over River Basins.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderSiluriformes
    5. familyLoricariidae
    6. genusPterygoplichthys
    7. speciesPterygoplichthys anisitsi Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903

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