Loricariidae

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.