Acari amarelo
Pterygoplichthys etentaculatus
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Acari amarelo (Pterygoplichthys etentaculatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 32 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.9 kg.
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Giới thiệu
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
Taxonomy
| Bộ | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Họ | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) |
| Loài | Pterygoplichthys etentaculatus |
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