Plecostomus

Hypostomus Plecostomus
The Plecostomus is a freshwater fish found in tropical Central and South America.
The Plecostoumus can grow up to 2 feet in length.
They feed at night time on plant materials.
Plecostomus is a suckermouth catfish with patterned brown skin.
Some plecos spend dry season above the water line, in mud holes.

Location at Palm Beach Zoo

  • In the Florida Pioneer House

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