How to Identify Loricariidae
Loricariidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Siluriformes, class . The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Loricariidae Species
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps (Kner, 1854)
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps (Kner, 1854)
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps is a South American armored catfish that is invasive …
Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii (Holmberg, 1893)
Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii (Holmberg, 1893)
Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii, the snow king pleco, is an armored catfish native …
Hypostomus commersoni Valenciennes, 1836
Hypostomus commersoni Valenciennes, 1836
Hypostomus commersoni, Commerson's pleco, is a South American loricariid catfish…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Loricariidae?
Loricariidae animals belong to the Siluriformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Loricariidae?
Loricariidae is classified in the order Siluriformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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