Acari Amarelo
📖 Overview
Acari Amarelo (Pterygoplichthys etentaculatus), first described by Spix & Agassiz, 1829 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 32.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Acari Amarelo is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Acari Amarelo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.2 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 25. Tropical; 22°C - 30°C South America: São Francisco River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | glyptoper bezpřívěskatý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Acari Amarelo · Acari Roncador · Acarijuba · Acarí juba · Carinhanha · Cascudo · Cascudo Amarelo · Coroncho · Guacari · Panaque |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancistrus longimanus | Kner | 1854 | Synonym |
| Hypostoma etentaculatum | Spix & Agassiz | 1829 | Synonym |
| Hypostomus brevitentaculatus | Ranzani | 1841 | Synonym |
| Hypostomus duodecimalis | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Pterygoplichthys duodecimalis | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Acari Amarelo.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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