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armored catfish

/ˈɑːməd ˈkætfɪʃ/

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/ˈɑːməd ˈkætfɪʃ/formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название различных видов сомов семейства Loricariidae, характеризующихся костными пластинами, покрывающими тело вместо чешуи, родом из Южной Америки и популярных в аквариумах.

A common name for various species of catfish belonging to the family Loricariidae, characterized by bony plates covering their body instead of scales, native to South America and popular in aquariums.

  1. Loricariidae family fishC1formal

    A type of freshwater catfish belonging to the family Loricariidae, characterized by bony plates covering its body instead of scales.

    ruБронированный сом

    • The armored catfish uses its sucker-like mouth to cling to rocks in fast-moving streams.
    • Many species of armored catfish are popular in home aquariums.
    • The bony plates of the armored catfish protect it from predators.