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Laricariidae

Laricariidae

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A group of freshwater catfish with bony plates
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Laricariidae are well-known for their bony armored plates and sucker mouths.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered several new Laricariidae species in the Amazon River basin.

  • Aquarists often keep species from the Laricariidae family due to their algae-eating habits.

  • The Laricariidae family includes many popular aquarium fish.

  • Many species of Laricariidae are known for their unique armor.

  • Aquarists often keep species from the Laricariidae family due to their algae-eating habits.

  • Researchers discovered several new Laricariidae species in the Amazon River basin.

  • The Laricariidae are well-known for their bony armored plates and sucker mouths.

Synonyms

armored catfish
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  • US
1 6.7

A freshwater fish from South America with bony plates on its body

is the scientific family level grouping rather than a general common term
family Laricariidae
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of catfish from fresh water in Central and South America with bony plates and a sucker mouth

is mainly South American in range rather than Central and South American

Compounds

family Laricariidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of catfish from fresh water in Central and South America with bony plates and a sucker mouth

Surface Forms

Laricariidae singular
Laricariidaes plural

Etymology

The word Laricariidae comes from the Latin word lorica meaning 'body armour' and the animal family ending -idae meaning 'group'. That's why these fish have that name: they are a group of catfish covered in bony plates, like living armor.