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Suckermouth catfish
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.
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Common Name
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Pleco, Plecostomus
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hypostomus plecostomus
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Species
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Hypostomus plecostomus
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Genus
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Hypostomus
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SubFamily
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Psittacinae
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Family
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Loricariidae
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SuperFamily
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Loricarioidea
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SubOrder
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Siluroidei
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Order
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Siluriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Suckermouth catfish |
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Color
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Orange
Yellow
Brown
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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20 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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72°F to 82°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
Pebbles
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Water Hardness
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Soft
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Minimum Tank Size
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125 gallons |
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pH
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6.5 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Suckermouth catfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Suckermouth catfish. |
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Lifespan
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15 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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South and Central America
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