Acanthicus adonis
| Acanthicus adonis | |
|---|---|
| Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Subfamily: | Ancistrinae |
| Tribe: | Ancistrini |
| Genus: | Acanthicus |
| Species: | A. adonis |
| Binomial name | |
| Acanthicus adonis Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1988 | |
Acanthicus adonis, the adonis pleco, is a species of armored catfish endemic to Brazil. Though originally described from the lower Tocantins River, it is found more widely in the Amazon Basin.[1] It is among the largest armored catfish species and reaches a length of 1 m (3.3 ft).[1]
The adonis pleco is dark brown to black with numerous white spots as a juvenile. As the fish matures, the spots fade. These plecos have slender, rough bodies, lyre-shaped tails, and pointed snouts. These fish are omnivores. Driftwood is also appreciated for grazing. Adonis plecos reach a considerable size and adults can be aggressive; they are only suitable for very large aquaria.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 PlanetCatfish: Acanthicus adonis. Retrieved 17 May 2013
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2011). "Acanthicus adonis" in FishBase. December 2011 version.
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