tˈɜːɹɪɡˌɑːplɪtʃθiz ɑːɹ nˈoʊn fɔːɹ bˌiːɪŋ kˈɛpt ˌaʊɾəv wˈɔːɾɚ ænd sˈoʊld ɐlˈaɪv ɪn fˈɪʃ mˈɑːɹkɪts, sɚvˈaɪvɪŋ ˌʌp tə θˈɜːɾi ˈaʊɚz ˌaʊɾəv wˈɔːɾɚ.
Pterygoplichthys are known for being kept out of water and sold alive in fish markets, surviving up to 30 hours out of water.