Vermiculated sailfin catfish

Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Max Length

70.0 cm

Family

Loricariidae

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Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	70.0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type

Freshwater

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Taxonomy

Order	Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Family	Loricariidae (Armored catfishes)
Species	Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Vermiculated sailfin catfish get?

Vermiculated sailfin catfish can grow up to 70.0 cm long.

What family does Vermiculated sailfin catfish belong to?

Vermiculated sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus) belongs to the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).