Peckoltia sp. (clown pleco) Fishes Exotic
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Common name: clown pleco
Taxonomy: available through
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Identification: Peckoltia includes about 12 species; the group is in need of taxonomic revision (Armbruster 1997). Distinguishing characteristics of the genus and a key to loricariid genera were provided by Burgess (1989) and Armbruster (1997). Color photographs appeared in Sands (1984), Burgess (1989), and Ferraris (1991). Armbruster (1997) noted that it is commonly confused with some Panaque; as such, he concluded that the aquarium literature should be viewed with skepticism.
Size: 22 cm.
Native Range: Tropical America. The Amazon and Orinoco river basins (Armbruster 1997).
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Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps
Nonindigenous Occurrences:
A species identified as Peckoltia was taken from Manoa Stream, Oahu, Hawaii, during 1990-1991 surveys by the state; there was also an earlier unconfirmed report from Kaukonahua Stream, Oahu, in 1989 (Devick 1991b). There are many occurences on Oahu (Mundy 2005).
Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Peckoltia sp. are found here.
Table last updated 12/4/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
Means of Introduction: Probable aquarium release.
Status: Reported from Hawaii.
Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.
References: (click for full references)
Burgess, W. E. 1989. An atlas of freshwater and marine catfishes: a preliminary survey of the Siluriformes. Tropical Fish Hobbyist Publications, Inc., Neptune City, NJ.
Devick, W. S. 1991b. Patterns of introductions of aquatic organisms to Hawaiian freshwater habitats. Pages 189-213 in new directions in research, management and conservation of Hawaiian freshwater stream ecosystems. Proceedings of the 1990 symposium on freshwater stream biology and fisheries management, Division of Aquatic Resources, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Ferraris, C. J., Jr. 1991. Catfish in the aquarium. Tetra Press, Morris Plains, NJ.
Other Resources:
FishBase Summary
Author:
Nico, L.
Revision Date: 5/9/2019
Peer Review Date: 4/20/2006
Citation Information:
Nico, L., 2024, Peckoltia sp. Miranda Ribeiro, 1912: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=765, Revision Date: 5/9/2019, Peer Review Date: 4/20/2006, Access Date: 12/4/2024
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