Dark armored catfish with red-edged fins and spotted body.

Scarlet cactus pleco

Pseudacanthicus pirarara
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
Diet Fish, insects, worms, crustaceans and plant matter
Size Length: Up to 13.8 inches (35 cm)
Type Fishes

Did you know?

  1. This subfamily of catfish is primarily active at night, preferring to hide during the day in woody and rocky areas.
  2. These fish belong to the catfish family suckermouths. They use their mouths to attach to rocks, which prevents them from being washed away.
  3. All the world’s catfishes are divided into over 30 different families. Armored catfish are the largest family.