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Spiny Stream Pleco
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Spiny Stream Pleco

Hypostomus latifrons

Hypostomus latifrons is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Paraguay River basin. The species reaches 28.7 cm (11.3 inches) SL and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

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