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Loricariidae

Xingu King Pleco

Pterygoplichthys xinguensis

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
37.5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
South America: Xingu River basin.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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