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This pleco was bought from City Pets, in Houston, Texas. It was pretty beat up and so it was given to me at a discount($10). It has started to heal very nicely and is enjoying my established tank where i have mixed African Cichlids. Please assist in helping me identify it. Not too noticeable in the photo, but this pleco has small distinct spots on it as well(almost like a green phantom) on the front part of its body. Any help greatly appreciated. It is a beautiful pleco and very active in my aquarium.



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There are a number of threads here on 'pinspot' ancistrus. And even more species. Please check out the forums. Also some more clear photos of dorsal and ventral would help.

naturalart wrote:There are a number of threads here on 'pinspot' ancistrus. And even more species. Please check out the forums. Also some more clear photos of dorsal and ventral would help.

Ill try to upload a better photo with the pleco displaying better here soon. Thanks for the information though, i will start looking into it. If there are any particular threads that you enjoy and would guide me in the right direction please feel free to put the link up here. All help is appreciated as i am just now getting serious with the plecos i own.



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Possibilities i think so far:

Ancistrus sp. (L359)

Ancistrus leucostictus

Ancistrus sp(2)

Looks like a dark coloured to me. Their normal pattern is showing through behind the dark.

There are many colour morphs of these being bred.