What are Pleco L numbers?
What are Pleco L numbers?
The “L” in the name comes from “Loricariidae” which is the very large catfish family these Plecos belong to. This categorising of the Pleco fish into L-numbers is not a formal scientific designation, but allowed people at the time to identify a common name for each species.
How big do l333 Plecos get?
5 – 6 inches
Average adult size: 5 – 6 inches (13 – 15 cm) Average purchase size: Juveniles – 1 inch (2.5 cm), Young Adults – 2.4 – 2.8 inches (6-7 cm)
What is the average size of a pleco?
around 15 inches
The average Common Pleco size in captivity is around 15 inches in length when fully grown. They’re known to have a max size as large as 24 inches in the wild! Some specimens living in massive environments can reach similar lengths in captivity, although this is pretty rare.
How do I identify a plecostomus?
Males and females do not have any distinguishing characteristics. The only way to tell them apart is through “venting”. They are relatively peaceful and live well with nearly nearly every species of plecos.
How many different types of Plecos are there?
150 different species
There are more than 150 different species of Pleco that have been discovered, and almost all of them shouldn’t be kept in an aquarium.
What does L333 mean?
| Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypancistrus sp. (L333) |
| Common Name | L333 |
| Pronunciation | hype an siss truss |
| Etymology | A contraction of the Greek hypo (meaning less than) and ancistrus, an allusion to the reduced number of teeth (particularly in the lower jaw) found in this genus. |
How do you tell what pleco you have?
The dorsal fin is usually gold in color. It may also be dark brown or black depending on the variant. As for the head, the most identifying feature is their large, bulbous red eyes! Their bodies tend to be a bit larger compared to other types of plecos, which can limit their movement a bit.
What types of plecos get big?
The leopard pleco (Glyptoperichthys gibbiceps, Kner 1854), formerly Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps, reaches about 20 inches maximum. There are a few other species that make their way into the trade, like P. multiradiatus, the Orinoco sailfin plec, and P. scrophus, one of the plecs called “rhino,” though these are rare.