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Plecostomus , often incorrectly called "bristlenose pleco"
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Plecostomus, pleco, or plec is the common name of several species of freshwater loricariid catfish commonly sold as aquarium fish. These include: *''Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps *''Hypostomus plecostomus'' *'' Hypostomus punctatus'' *''Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus'' *''Pterygoplichthys pardalis'' *'' Panaqolus maccus'' It is also used as part of the common names of various similar species of loricariids. The superficially similar loach ''Beaufortia kweichowensis'' is also sometimes known as the "butterfly plec", despite not being closely related to the Loracariidae. See also * Loricariidae * Ancistrus ''Ancistrus'' is a genus of nocturnal freshwater fish in the family Loricariidae of order Siluriformes, native to freshwater habitats in South America and Panama. Fish of this genus are common in the aquarium trade where they are known as bushy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypostomus Plecostomus
''Hypostomus plecostomus'', also known as the suckermouth catfish or common pleco, is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the Loricariidae, armored catfish family (Loricariidae), named for the longitudinal rows of armour (anatomy), armor-like scutes that cover the upper parts of the head and body (the lower surface of head and abdomen is naked soft skin). Although the name ''Hypostomus plecostomus'' is often used to refer to common plecostomus sold in aquarium shops, most are actually members of other genera. Suckermouth catfish are of little or no value as a fish as food, food fish, although they are at least occasionally consumed over their native range. A demand exists for them, however, as a bottom feeder, bottom cleaner in the aquarium trade. Distribution and habitat This species' native range is tropical northeastern South America; it naturally occurs in northeastern Brazil, the Guianas, and Trinidad and Tobago. Confusingly, the name ''Hypostomus plecostomus'' (or '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loricariidae
Loricariidae is the largest family (biology), family of catfish (order Siluriformes), with over 90 genus, genera and just over 680 species. Loricariids originate from freshwater habitats of Costa Rica, Panama, and tropical and subtropical South America. These fish are noted for the bony plates covering their bodies and their suckermouths. Several genera are sold as "Plecostomus, plecos", notably the suckermouth catfish, ''Hypostomus plecostomus'', and are popular as aquarium fish. Common names Members of the family Loricariidae are commonly referred to as loricariids, suckermouth catfishes, armoured catfish (other), armoured catfish, or suckermouth armoured catfish. The name "plecostomus", and its shortened forms "pleco" and "plec", are used for many Loricariidae, since ''Plecostomus plecostomus'' (now called ''Hypostomus plecostomus'') was one of the first loricariid species imported for the fish-keeping hobby. Some loricariids are not normally considered "plecostomus", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pterygoplichthys Multiradiatus
''Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus'' is one of several tropical fish commonly known as Orinoco sailfin catfish, plecostomus (or plecos). It belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Named for its sail-like dorsal fin, the part of its scientific name ''multiradiatus'' means "many-rayed" and refers to the rays of the dorsal fin. ''P. multiradiatus'' is one of a number of species commonly referred to as the common pleco by aquarists. Other scientific names that were used (as synonyms) for ''P. multiradiatus'' include ''Hypostomus multiradiatus'', ''Ancistrus multiradiatus'', and ''Liposarcus multiradiatus''. ''P. multiradiatus'' is sometimes confused with ''Pterygoplichthys pardalis'', which is a different species of pleco. ''P. multiradiatus'' goes by a number of common names. It can be called the "long-fin armored catfish" in Hawaii, "sailfin catfish", "sailfish catfish", "many-rayed (multiradiatus) pleco" or "radiated ptero" in the United States, 多輻翼甲鯰 in Manda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pterygoplichthys Pardalis
''Pterygoplichthys pardalis'', the Amazon sailfin catfish, is a freshwater tropical fish in the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). It is one of a number of species commonly referred to as the common pleco or "leopard pleco" by aquarists.It can be called 豹紋翼甲鯰 in Mandarin Chinese. Description This species will grow to a maximum length of SL and reach a weight of 310 g. It is sometimes confused with the ''Hypostomus plecostomus'' (another armored catfish known as the "common plecostomus"). The two species can be distinguished by their number of dorsal rays. ''P. pardalis'' has 11–13, while the ''H. plecostomus'' has only 5–8 dorsal rays. It is also commonly misindentified as ''P. disjunctivus'' and can be differentiated by its spotted patterning. There is an albino color variation of this species, usually referred to as an "Albino Plecostomus". The amelanistic form may also be sold as the "chocolate pleco". Distribution and habitat The species is native to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liposarcus Multiradiatus 01 Ssj 20050321
''Pterygoplichthys'', sometimes collectively known as janitor fish, is a genus of South American armored catfishes. These fish are commonly known as sailfin armoured catfish or sailfin plecs, especially in the aquarium trade. Etymology ''Pterygoplichthys'' is derived from the Greek ''πτέρυγ-'' (''pteryg-''), meaning "wing", (''hoplon'') - weapon and ''ἰχθύς'' (''ichthys'') meaning "fish". Taxonomy ''Pterygoplichthys'' has undergone much shifting in the past decades. Previously ''Liposarcus'', ''Glyptoperichthys'' and ''Pterygoplichthys'' had been named as separate genera. Since then, these genera were recognized as synonyms of ''Pterygoplichthys'' by Armbruster, as the few differences between the genera were not deemed great enough to validate ''Glyptoperichthys'' and ''Liposarcus'', and that recognizing these separate genera would leave neither ''Pterygoplichthys'' nor ''Glyptoperichthys'' as monophyletic. Species There are currently 16 recognized species in thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common Name
In biology, a common name of a taxon or organism (also known as a vernacular name, English name, colloquial name, country name, popular name, or farmer's name) is a name that is based on the normal language of everyday life; and is often contrasted with the scientific name for the same organism, which is often based in Latin. A common name is sometimes frequently used, but that is not always the case. In chemistry, IUPAC defines a common name as one that, although it unambiguously defines a chemical, does not follow the current systematic naming convention, such as acetone, systematically 2-propanone, while a vernacular name describes one used in a lab, trade or industry that does not unambiguously describe a single chemical, such as copper sulfate, which may refer to either copper(I) sulfate or copper(II) sulfate. Sometimes common names are created by authorities on one particular subject, in an attempt to make it possible for members of the general public (including s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pterygoplichthys Gibbiceps
''Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps'' is a species of armored catfish native to Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela where it is found in the Orinoco and Amazon basins. ''Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps'' shows all the characteristic features of its genus—a large dorsal fin with more than nine rays, prominent nasal flares and a prominent hump or crest anterior to the dorsal fin as well as a substantial base to the dorsal fin. Adult fish easily attain a length of TL and can live for more than 20 years. A typical plec shape is shown, patternation consists of primarily irregular largish brown spots on a yellowish background giving a honeycombed like appearance, additional pattern features common to related species may be visible on close inspection. As this fish grows the spots get smaller. Like most plecs this species is primarily herbivorous though will eat dead animals. In the wild these fish are found in shoals in sluggish rivers of the Amazon and Orinoco river systems, they also oc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypostomus Punctatus
''Hypostomus punctatus'', the suckermouthed catfish, is a tropical fish belonging to the armored suckermouth catfish family, Loricariidae. ''Hypostomus punctatus'' is a freshwater fish native to South America, in the coastal drainages of southeastern Brazil and Uruguay. It is one of a number of species commonly referred to as "plecostomus" or "common pleco" by aquarists. Description ''H. punctatus'' is a species of loricariid catfish. Like other members of this family, it possesses a suckermouth, armor plates, strong dorsal and pectoral fin spines, and the omega iris. This species reaches about TL. ''Hypostomus punctatus'' is difficult to distinguish from closely related species, such as ''Hypostomus plecostomus''. Identification is relatively difficult as there are many different similar species labelled as "common pleco". This species has a light brown coloration with a pattern of darker brown spots (its specific epithet, ''punctatus'', means "spotted"). Because of this, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panaqolus Maccus
''Panaqolus maccus'', commonly called the clown panaque, clown plecostomus, clown pleco, or ringlet pleco, is a dwarf loricariid. By numbering systems such as the L-number system, this fish may also be known as L104, L162, or LDA22. Distribution and habitat This fish is native to Venezuela and Colombia where it is found in the tannic Apuré and Caroní River basins. Their natural environment is driftwood tangles near riverbanks. Description This species is a small loricariid. It reaches a length of SL. This species has a striped pattern. However, this colouration may change with age. There are specimens with straight bars, but there are also specimens with a broken or wavy pattern. The wavy pattern form is found in the actual Orinoco and its tributaries in Bolivar State, Venezuela, while the "normal" patterned ''P. maccus'' comes from further north and west ( Cojedes, Portuguesa, Guarico, and Apure States) in the Llanos where the drainages run into the Apure River. In t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beaufortia Kweichowensis
''Beaufortia kweichowensis'' is a species of gastromyzontidae, gastromyzontid loach. It is endemic to China where it is known from the Xi River. The common names for this popular aquarium species are Chinese hillstream loach, Hong Kong pleco, butterfly hillstream loach, and Chinese sucker fish. Habitat ''Beaufortia kweichowensis'' can be found in fast-flowing Highland (geography), highland and in-land streams in China. In the aquarium Aquarium maintenance An aquarium that duplicates the natural habitat of the Chinese hillstream loach is ideal since these fish require high oxygen levels. They need excellent water-flow, adequate aeration and numerous hiding places inside the aquarium. Adequate lighting is necessary to promote algae, algal growth in the aquarium. Other live plants, however, are not necessary although they may assist in maintaining water quality. Suitable plants for high-flow tank environments are ''Anubias'' species and ''Microsorum pteropus'', which can be grown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
