L155, Spiny Pleco, Porcupine Pleco and Similar Species
Acanthicus hystrix
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with L155, Spiny Pleco, Porcupine Pleco. Here are the key differences.
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Acanthicus adonis
Acanthicus adonis
Key differences: Juvenile A. adonis have prominent white spots on a black body, which fade with age but are usually still discernible in adults. A. hystrix typically lacks these distinct white spots, being more uniformly dark. A. adonis also tends to have slightly shorter caudal fin filaments and a somewhat more slender body shape.
Pseudacanthicus species (e.g., L025, L097)
Pseudacanthicus spp.
Key differences: While Pseudacanthicus species also possess prominent odontodes and can be large, they generally do not reach the same maximum size as A. hystrix. Their odontodes are often arranged in more distinct rows or patterns, and their body shape can be more variable. Caudal fin filaments are typically less pronounced or absent compared to adult A. hystrix.
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