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Typical Plecos

Hypostomus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Siluriformes ›Family: Loricariidae ›

About

Hypostomus is a genus of fish in the family Loricariidae. They are native to tropical and subtropical South America. H. plecostomus is the popular freshwater aquarium fish formerly known as Plecostomus plecostomus. There is a lot of confusion as to the precise taxonomic structure of the Loricariidae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Typical Plecos?
The scientific name of Typical Plecos is Hypostomus.
What kingdom does Typical Plecos belong to?
Typical Plecos belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Typical Plecos belong to?
Typical Plecos belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Typical Plecos belong to?
Typical Plecos belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Typical Plecos belong to?
Typical Plecos belongs to the order Siluriformes.
What family does Typical Plecos belong to?
Typical Plecos belongs to the family Loricariidae.