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Hypostomus plecostomus, also known as the suckermouth catfish or common pleco, is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae), named for the longitudinal rows of armor-like scutes that cover the upper parts of the head and body (the lower surface of head and abdomen is naked soft skin).
Hypostomus is a genus of catfish in the family Loricariidae. They are native to tropical and subtropical South America . H. plecostomus is the popular freshwater aquarium fish formerly known as Plecostomus plecostomus .
Plecostomus, pleco, or plec is the common name of several species of freshwater loricariid catfish commonly sold as aquarium fish. These include: Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps; Hypostomus plecostomus; Hypostomus punctatus; Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus; Pterygoplichthys pardalis; Panaqolus maccus
Members of the family Loricariidae are commonly referred to as loricariids, suckermouth catfishes, armoured catfish, or suckermouth armoured catfish. [4] The name "plecostomus", and its shortened forms "pleco" and "plec", are used for many Loricariidae, since Plecostomus plecostomus (now called Hypostomus plecostomus) was one of the first loricariid species imported for the fish-keeping hobby.
Plecostomus, pleco, or plec refers to several species of freshwater loricariid catfish commonly sold as aquarium fish: Hypostomus plecostomus Hypostomus punctatus
Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus is one of several tropical fish commonly known as Orinoco sailfin catfish, plecostomus (or plecos). It belongs to the armored catfish family ( Loricariidae ). Named for its sail-like dorsal fin , the part of its scientific name multiradiatus means "many-rayed" and refers to the rays of the dorsal fin .
Hypostomus plecostomus, and Hypostomus punctatus, two species of armored catfish popular with aquarists; Any similar species marketed under the name "plecostomus" or "pleco" Sailfin suckermouth, usually Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps
Hypostomus plecostomoides [1] is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America , where it occurs in the Meta River basin in Colombia . The species reaches 25.6 cm (10.1 inches) in total length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.