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Sucker Fish

Plecostomus

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Field Notes

Notes:

We found this dead fish in the lake. Notice the damselfly sitting on his tummy. He looks pre-historic. Anyone know what kind of fish he is?

Species ID Suggestions

Sucker Fish

plecostomus family
Juan Mantilla - MJ Reichenbach
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Comments (3)
Ronald and Amissa
This guy was so huge I didn't even think about him being an algae eater. Its very obvious now though. Thanks!
SarahJoyBallard
Someone must have released their pet plecostomus (like the ones found in pet stores) after it got too big, but it didn't go over very well. That is exactly how unwanted species get introduced to the wild. It is too bad that the fish died, but it is probably best for the ecosystem-as it is non-native.
keithp2012
Some type of algae eater, like the ones sold in pet stores.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2011

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