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Vermiculated Sailfin Catfish
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Vermiculated Sailfin Catfish

Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus

Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus, commonly known as the vermiculated sailfin catfish, is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Madeira River basin in Bolivia and Brazil, although it has subsequently been introduced to various countries.

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