pˈiː. mˌʌltɪɹˈeɪdɪˌæɾəs ænd pˈiː. pɑːɹdˈɑːliz ɑːɹ bˈoʊθ nˈoʊn æz kˈɑːmən plˈiːkoʊz ænd ɑːɹ wˈaɪdli sˈoʊld æz ˈælɡiː ˈiːɾɚz.
P. multiradiatus and P. pardalis are both known as common plecos and are widely sold as algae eaters.