punctatus, Pterygoplichthys Günther [A.] (ex Kner) 1864:251, Figs. 2, 3a [Catalogue of the fishes in the British Museum v. 5; ref. 1974] Rio Guaporé, Amazon system, San Vincente, Mato Grosso State, Brazil. Holotype (unique): NMW 76587. Based on literature sources; see Loricaria punctata Kner (ex Natterer) 1854 which becomes available based on Günther's account above. •In the synonymy of Pterygoplichthys punctatus (Kner 1854). Current status: Synonym of Pterygoplichthys punctatus (Kner 1854). Loricariidae: Hypostominae. Habitat: freshwater.