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''Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps'' is a species of armored catfish native to Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela where it is found in the Orinoco and Amazon basins.

''Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps'' shows all the characteristic features of its genus—a large dorsal fin with more than nine rays, prominent nasal flares and a prominent hump or crest anterior to the dorsal fin as well as a substantial base to the dorsal fin. Adult fish easily attain a length of 50.0 centimetres TL and can live.. more

Similar species: Catfishes
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Nov 18, 2021. Captured Aug 23, 2021 14:33 in Kasteletsingel 15, 3580 Beringen, Belgium.
  • TG-5
  • f/4.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO320
  • 7.86mm