About Suckermouth catfish

Suckermouth catfish (Hypostomus plecostomus) is a fish species native to the United States that has become invasive in freshwater ecosystems. This fish with armor-like scales hurts the ecosystem and local economy. Male and female suckermouth catfish have external characteristics, such as females having rounded bellies and are also more enormous bellies. 

Common Name
Pleco, Plecostomus
Conservation Status
Extinct (EX)
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Hypostomus plecostomus
Species
Hypostomus plecostomus
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