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Bristlenose Plecos are small, armored catfish known for their algae-eating prowess. Growing to about 4–5 inches, they're perfect for most home aquariums. These peaceful bottom-dwellers spend ...

Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening—and what scientists are doing to help.

The suckermouth armored catfish family Loricariidae is the fifth-richest family of vertebrates and richest family of catfishes with over 1,060 species described (Fricke et al., 2024).

Founded in 2020, SFM has 100 members and uses slingshot or catapult techniques with darts to catch invasive fish, particularly the armoured catfish (Hypostomus plecostomus), native to South America.

massive African catfish caught by the Slingshot Fishing Malaysia Club (SFM) in the Klang River recently. Photo by Muhammad Basir Roslan. Founded in 2020, SFM has 100 members and uses slingshot or ...

Scientists found blotchy fish with “copper”-colored teeth in streams and discovered new species: high mountain armored catfish, study said.

Invasive armored sailfin catfish creating 'condos' along Florida waterways, wildlife officials say Fish's digging behavior can cause problems for Florida's freshwater ecosystems, destabilize banks ...

Biologists identified the holes as "catfish condos" for invasive armored sailfin catfish, also known as plecos. "These burrows serve as nesting sites where the catfish protect their eggs and young ...

“Dug by the exotic and invasive armored sailfin catfish (aka ‘plecos’ or ‘Plecostomus’), these burrows serve as nesting sites where the catfish protect their eggs and young.” ...