Species Profile:  Hypancistrus furunculus (L199)

Common Name:  Orinoco zebra, Bandit pleco, yellow zerba, yellow head zebra

Description

Striking black and yellow (or whitish) zebra-like patterns, with males developing thicker pectoral rays and body odontodes (spines).
Size: Reaches about 4-5 inches

Category:   Catfish

Global Region:   South America

Distribution:   Venezuela's upper Rio Orinoco

 

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Selectpet606: Hypancistrus furunculus (L199)