科: Loricariidae
プレコ（Hypostomus plecostomus）はプレコ科に分類される淡水魚で、南米に分布する。成魚は約 37.5–55 cm、適水温 20–30 °C。
Hypostomus plecostomus, a member of the family Loricariidae, comes from South America, where it inhabits rocky and woody stretches of streams. Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave and herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods, it grows to 37.5–55 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 20–30 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
中級者向き。Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave。Singles, pairs or small groups。
20–30 °C が目安。急変を避け、Heater for stable tropical warmth。
成魚は 37.5–55 cm。最低 500 L。
Herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods。1日2回の少量給餌が理想的。
Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave。混泳の相手：Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmatesは避ける。
南米原産。Rocky and woody stretches of streams、Moderate current with well-oxygenated water。
Cave spawner; male guards the clutch。Males develop odontodes on the snout。