Leopard Pleco
📖 Overview
Leopard Pleco (Pseudacanthicus spinosus), first described by Castelnau, 1855 is a medium-sized fish in the family Loricariidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 26.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Loricariidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Leopard Pleco is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leopard Pleco is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C South America: Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Coffee and Cream Cactus Pleco · Leopard Pleco · Spinybody Pleco |
| 🌍CES | krunýřovec trnitý |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Harmaapiikkipleko |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Acarí pirarara |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Leopard Pleco.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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