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Zebra pleco
Hypancistrus zebra
The Zebra pleco is a small, strikingly patterned freshwater catfish native to the Xingu River in Brazil. Distinguished by its bold black and white stripes, this species is highly sought after in the aquarium trade due to its unique appearance and relatively small size. It is a n…
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- Zebra plecos are endemic to a single stretch of the Xingu River, and their habitat is now severely threatened by the construction of hydroelectric dams.
- Zebra plecos are one of the few Loricariidae catfish species that do not eat much algae, preferring a protein-rich diet. Their distinctive striped pattern provides camouflage among the rocks of their native riverbed. They were only scientifically described in 1991, making them a relatively recent discovery.
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