La Plata Pleco
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Specimens obtained from two rivers, primarily sandy substrates and found in oxygenated waters (5.4-7.4 mg/l) with moderate current.; water turbidity 260-392 NTU, conductivity 543 -2,435 μS/cm, pH 7.8-8.1,and temperature 15.3 - 20.4°C .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for La Plata Pleco is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for La Plata Pleco is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate South America: La Plata River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | La Plata Pleco |
| 🌍CES | hypostomus laplatský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cascudo-argentino |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Vieja del agua |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypostomus rachovii | Regan | 1913 | Synonym |
| Hypostomus taeniatus | Regan | 1908 | Synonym |
| Plecostomus laplatae | Eigenmann | 1907 | Synonym |
| Plecostomus rachovii | Regan | 1913 | Synonym |
| Plecostomus taeniatus | Regan | 1908 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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