Peruvian King Pleco
📖 Overview
Peruvian King Pleco (Pterygoplichthys scrophus), first described by Cope, 1874 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 27.50 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
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 4. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Peruvian King Pleco is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Marañon and Ucayali River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Peruvian King Pleco |
| 🌍CES | glyptoper peruánský |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | carachama |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyptoperichthys scrophus | Cope | 1874 | Synonym |
| Liposarcus scrophus | Cope | 1874 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Peruvian King Pleco.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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