Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.
(sailfin armored catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID2579
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionAlgal grazing by Pterygoplichthys spp. leads to lost cover and reduced quality of habitat for algae-dwelling invertebrates, lost spawning habitat for phytophilic fishes, and lost food sources for other grazing animals.
Reference26745
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/27/2024].

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