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Growing to at least 60 cm (23.6 inches) SL, it is one of the largest, and likely one of the heaviest species of Loricariid. [1] It has been known in the aquarium trade since at least 1996 [ 2 ] under various names such as 'Titanic pleco' and 'Volkswagen pleco' (due to its resemblance to the VW Beetle car ), [ 3 ] in addition to L203 and LDA065 ...
Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus is one of several tropical fish commonly known as Orinoco sailfin catfish, plecostomus (or plecos). It belongs to the armored catfish family ( Loricariidae ). Named for its sail-like dorsal fin , the part of its scientific name multiradiatus means "many-rayed" and refers to the rays of the dorsal fin .
Hypostomus plecostomus, also known as the suckermouth catfish or common pleco, is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae), named for the longitudinal rows of armor-like scutes that cover the upper parts of the head and body (the lower surface of head and abdomen is naked soft skin).
Members of the family Loricariidae are commonly referred to as loricariids, suckermouth catfishes, armoured catfish, or suckermouth armoured catfish. [4] The name "plecostomus", and its shortened forms "pleco" and "plec", are used for many Loricariidae, since Plecostomus plecostomus (now called Hypostomus plecostomus) was one of the first loricariid species imported for the fish-keeping hobby.
NO. 6: ‘LARGE’ CREATURE — WITH ‘LONG’ FINGERS AND RED EYES — DISCOVERED AS NEW SPECIES. Photos show the scaly animal found in a rocky forest of India. | Published June 17, 2024 | Read ...
This is a list of the largest rodents. Rank Common name Scientific name Status Maximum body mass [kg (lb)] Image Notes 1: Giant pacarana: Josephoartigasia monesi:
The two species differ genetically by 5.5%, Fry shared. “It’s quite significant – to put it in perspective, humans differ from chimpanzees by only about 2%."
The biggest of those species is the South China giant salamander. The newly named amphibians, usually found in China's Pearl River system , can grow as large as six feet in length .