The Plecostomus or Pleco is a general name for a type of freshwatertropical fish belonging to the Armored Catfish family (Loricariidae). The name is derived from the species known as the Suckermouth Catfish (Hypostomus plecostomus), however, it has since been applied to any of a large number of species that have a similar shape, but vary widely in terms of maximum length, coloration, and certain body features such as the "horns" on the Bristlenose Catfish. Plecos, such as the Common Plecos, are extremely popular in aquaria.
Example Usage of Plecostomus
fay_clae34o: Does anyone have any Plecostomus (algae suckers) in their ponds... http://tinyurl.com/yksuxmf
cheese4mice: What is happening in my aquarium? Fish keep disappearing and my money is on the Plecostomus. Supposed to be vegetarian, but I'm not so sure.
FreeListTampa: FISH Plecostomus: Free Plecostomus to a good home. Getting rid of my tank. http://bit.ly/iil1d
