ABSTRACT Background: The interaction between Pterygoplichthys and Florida manatee
(Trichechus manatus latirostris) was recorded approximately 13 years ago in Florida, United …

Non-native suckermouth armored catfishes (Loricariidae) of the genus Pterygoplichthys are
now common throughout much of peninsular Florida. In this paper, we present preliminary …

Several Pterygoplichthys species, members of the Neotropical catfish family Loricariidae,
have been widely introduced outside their native ranges. In this paper, I present …

Sailfin catfish, Pterygoplichthys, is a genus of fish common in the ornamental aquarium
trade. Originally from South America, they are now invasive in numerous locations around …

This study describes the invasion of the upper Paraná River basin by Pterygoplichthys
ambrosettii based on a literature review and field samples. Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii has …

Armored catfishes from the genus Pterygoplichthys spp.(family Loricariidae) have
established populations in tropical and sub-tropical regions worldwide. The negative …

A species of Neotropical suckermouth armored catfish (family Loricariidae), tentatively
identified as the Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys pardalis, is a highly invasive, non …

The occurrence of non-indigenous armoured catfish Pterygoplichthys aff. pardalis from the
Dinh River basin (Khan Hoa Province, Vietnam) is reported. We provide data indicating that …

Commonly known as suckermouth armored catfishes or pleco, Pterygoplichthys spp. are a
group of invasive fishes that are widely distributed in several countries, including Mexico …

Abstract Non-native Pterygoplichthys (Loricariidae) are increasingly introduced and
established in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Florida (USA) has a long history …