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Pseudacanthicus

Pseudacanthicus is a genus of medium to large-sized suckermouth armored catfishes native to South America, where found in the Amazon and Orinoco basins, as well as rivers of the Guianas. They are primarily found in fast-flowing waters, sometimes relatively deep. They are sometimes kept in aquariums.

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9 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 9 known species

Leopard Cactus Pleco

speciesPseudacanthicus leopardus

Pitanga Pleco

speciesPseudacanthicus pitanga

Longspined Cactus Pleco

speciesPseudacanthicus major

Scarlet-trimmed Pleco

speciesPseudacanthicus pirarara

Spinybody Pleco

speciesPseudacanthicus spinosus

Dragon Pleco

speciesPseudacanthicus serratus

Pseudacanthicus nyktos

speciesPseudacanthicus nyktos

Ford's Pleco

speciesPseudacanthicus fordii

Uacari Pleco

speciesPseudacanthicus histrix

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