Common Pleco
Hypostomus plecostomus main caharacteristics when in nature it can reach up to 40 centimeters in length but being in captivity does not usually exceed 30 centimeters.
Common pleco. Specifically they are abundant in countries like brazil the guianas and trinidad and tobago. It is found in the freshwater streams and rivers of south america can grow up to 24 inches in length and have a lifespan of 10 15 years. Their native habitat is within the north eastern portion of south america.
But since fishkeepers have released them into the wild nowadays common plecos reside in rivers and lakes worldwide. The common pleco belongs to the loricariidae family which is a large group of armored catfish species. It has a dorso ventral flattened body while the back is slightly arched and at the same time is covered by bone plates except for areas of the caudal and.
They are found throughout south america and have in recent years been reported as an invasive species in several countries most notably in the several southern united states. In the wild the common pleco prefers to use caves along the river bank as spawning sites and such conditions are naturally quite hard to mimic in the aquarium. When common plecos are bred in captivity for the aquarium hobby they are normally bred in ponds not in aquariums.
Due to pet owners releasing these fish into the wild they re considered an invasive species in many regions. On average males and females grow to be 12 24 inches long. Common pleco is a freshwater catfish of the loricariidae family.
It is native to south american slow moving rivers. Plecostomus plecostomus linnaeus 1758 pterygoplichthys plecostomus linnaeus 1758 7 hypostomus plecostomus also known as the suckermouth catfish or the common pleco is a tropical fish belonging to the armored catfish family loricariidae named for the armor like longitudinal rows of scutes that cover the upper parts of the head and body the lower surface of head and abdomen is naked. The common pleco hypostomus plecostomus also known as the sucker fish is a staple of the aquarium hobby and is easily one of the most popular fish available.
The tank should be equipped with items such as driftwood caves snags etc. Originally this species comes from south america. Common plecos have started to appear in several countries around the world too.
It loves to hide a lot during the day but is majorly active at night.
