Leopard pleco
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps
| Closest relatives | Catfish family, harness catfish |
| Habitat | Large rivers such as the Amazon and the Orinoko |
| Behaviour | twilight and nocturnal activity in small shoals |
| Diet | Algae, young plants, wood and carrion |
| Body length | up to 50 cm |
| Spawn | approximately 120 eggs, guarded by the male |
| Use | fishkeeping |
| Current status | unknown |
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