The Fine-spotted pleco (Oligancistrus punctatissimus) is a fish of the family Loricariidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The Fine-spotted pleco is an armoured catfish (Loricariidae) from fast-flowing, clear rivers and streams of the Amazon basin in South America. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a flattened, bony-plated, brown body with an inferior sucker mouth. As a bottom-dweller it clings to stones and wood in current and rasps algae, biofilm and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Fine-spotted pleco?
The Fine-spotted pleco is mainly brown.
Where does the Fine-spotted pleco live?
The Fine-spotted pleco is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Fine-spotted pleco get?
The Fine-spotted pleco grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Fine-spotted pleco dangerous to humans?
No, the Fine-spotted pleco is harmless to humans.
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