Where Does Bushy Nose Pleco Live?
Ancistrus dolichopterus
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Where to find Bushy Nose Pleco
- Water type
- freshwater
- Depth
- Shallow to moderate depths, typically found in areas with strong currents.
- Environment
- Found in fast-flowing rivers and tributaries, often associated with rocky substrates, submerged wood, and leaf litter. They prefer well-oxygenated water.
- Geographic range
- Native to the Amazon River basin in South America, specifically found in the Rio Negro and its tributaries in Brazil.
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