Pterygoplichthys Undecimalis
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; May be found in rivers with strong current but prefers backwaters . Feeds on detritus and periphyton on submerged trunks and aquatic macrophytes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pterygoplichthys Undecimalis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pterygoplichthys Undecimalis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Males guard the fertilized eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Magdalena River basin.
🌿 Ecology
detritus and periphyton on submerged trunks and aquatic macrophytes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pterygoplichthys Undecimalis.
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