Pterygoplichthys punctatus (Kner, 1854)
Corroncho
Pterygoplichthys punctatus
photo by James, A.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  28.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Madeira, Purus, Jurua and MaraƱon River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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