Loricariidae

Hopliancistrus wolverine

Hopliancistrus wolverine

Extendable curved spikes under gills

• Tropical
• Southern Hemisphere
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• South America
• Medium
• Tropical fish

Hopliancistrus wolverine, also known as the wolverine pleco, and designated the L-number L017 or LDA15, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armoured catfishes, and the subfamily Hypostominae, the suckermouth catfishes. They were first found in the Xingu River, Brazil. It has strong lateral curved spikes called odontodes tucked under its gills that can be extended.