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Acari

Acari

Parancistrus aurantiacus

Not Evaluated Freshwater
最大体长
19.299999237060547 cm

简介

Parancistrus aurantiacus is a freshwater armored catfish reaching about 19.3 cm, found in South American rivers. Known locally as 'Acari', it belongs to the family Loricariidae and uses its sucker mouth to feed on algae and organic matter on submerged surfaces.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 19.299999237060547 cm

Habitat & Distribution

水质类型
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes)
物种 Parancistrus aurantiacus

常见问题

How big does Acari get?
Acari can grow up to 19.299999237060547 cm long.
What family does Acari belong to?
Acari (Parancistrus aurantiacus) belongs to the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).

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