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Definition of rubbernose pleco

rubbernose pleco

Plural:rubbernose plecos
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A small, freshwater armored suckermouth catfish of the genus Chaetostoma, native to fast-flowing mountain streams in South America, distinguished by its flat, rubbery snout and widely kept in freshwater aquariums as an algae eater.

Example

"The aquarist added a rubbernose pleco to the community tank to help keep the algae growth on the rocks under control."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rubbernose pleco. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rubbernose%20pleco
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