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Nonnative Sailfin Catfish

Common Name Scientific Name First Observed Introduction Status

Bristlenosed Catfish

Ancistrus sp.

2001

Aquarium release and/or aquaculture escape

Potentially established

Suckermouth Catfish

Hypostomus sp.

1958

Aquarium release and/or aquaculture escape

Established

Vermiculated Sailfin Catfish

Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus

1991

Aquarium release and/or aquaculture escape

Established

Orinoco Sailfin Catfish

Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus

1981

Aquarium release and/or aquaculture escape

Established