Acari amarelo
Pterygoplichthys etentaculatus
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Pterygoplichthys etentaculatus is a freshwater armored catfish reaching about 32 cm and weighing up to 0.86 kg, found in South American rivers. Known locally as 'Acari amarelo', it belongs to the genus Pterygoplichthys and is a large pleco-type catfish that grazes on algae and organic detritus.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 32,20000076293945 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,86 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Familia | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) |
| Especies | Pterygoplichthys etentaculatus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Acari amarelo get?
Acari amarelo can grow up to 32.20000076293945 cm long and weigh 0.86 kg.
What family does Acari amarelo belong to?
Acari amarelo (Pterygoplichthys etentaculatus) belongs to the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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