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Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii (Holmberg, 1893) |
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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 Paraná, Bermejo and Uruguay River basins. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||