Pterygoplichthys undecimalis

Pterygoplichthys undecimalis

Fifty Centimeters Catfish of Colombian Waters

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

Pterygoplichthys undecimalis is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Magdalena River basin in Colombia. Although it may be found in areas with strong current, it is believed to prefer backwaters.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Pterygoplichthys
Maximum length: 50 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Magdalena River basin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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