Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus, [1] commonly known as the vermiculated sailfin catfish, [2] is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Madeira River basin in Bolivia and Brazil, although it has subsequently been introduced to …

野翼甲鯰（學名： Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus ），又名琵琶鼠、清道夫魚、垃圾魚，为輻鰭魚綱 鯰形目 甲鯰科 翼甲鯰屬下的一个种，為熱帶淡水魚，分布於南美洲 马代拉河流域，棲息在底層水域，生活習性不明，已被引入美國 佛羅里達州、菲律賓、台灣成為入侵 ...

Etymology: Pterygoplichthys: Greek, pterygion, diminutive of pteryx = wing, fin + Greek, hoplon = weapon + Greek, ichthys = fish (Ref. 45335). Complementary description in Weber (1992:12). Freshwater; demersal. Tropical. South America: Madeira River basin. Introduced to countries outside its native range.

Identification: Weber (1991, 1992) assigned sailfin catfishes to three genera and described this species as new under the name Liposarcus disjunctivus. Armbruster (1997), after a detailed systematic review, placed the genus Liposarcus into the synonymy of Pterygoplichthys .

2024年9月1日 · This study documents the presence of an exotic loricariid catfish species, Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus (Weber, 1991), in the Wainganga River of Maharashtra, India. Originally native to South America, sailfin catfish are now commonly used as ornamental fish beyond their natural habitat.

catfish species profile for Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus including natural history, classification and how to keep in an aquarium.

2024年12月21日 · Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus, commonly known as the vermiculated sailfin catfish, is a species in the family Loricariidae described from the Madeira River basin, between Bolivia and Brazil. It is part of a complex of species often called ‘plecos’, and due to their hardiness and ability to keep aquaria and enclosures free from excessive ...

“Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus is a benthic forager, using its suctorial mouth to attach to surfaces and consuming detritus and algae. Nico et al. (2009b) and Nico (2010) describe a unique association between P. disjunctivus and wintering Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus

Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus. Identification Numbers. TSN: 680351. Geography. Launch Interactive Map. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Footer Menu - Employment. Careers & Internships;

Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus, commonly known as the vermiculated sailfin catfish, is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Madeira River basin in Bolivia and Brazil, although it has subsequently been introduced to …