Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii (Holmberg, 1893)
Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii
photo by Noren, M.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  54.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); 55 cm TL (female); max.weight: 2,336.0 g; max.weight: 1,844.0 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 8.2; dH range: 25
Distribution:  South America: Paraguay, middle ParanĂ¡, Bermejo and Uruguay 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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