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Definition of tiger pleco

tiger pleco

Plural:tiger plecos
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A small, freshwater armored catfish native to South American rivers, characterized by distinctive dark vertical stripes on a lighter body, popular in the aquarium trade as an algae eater.

Example

"The hobbyist added a tiger pleco to the community tank to help manage algae growth on the driftwood."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term is used broadly in the aquarium trade to describe several visually similar species of striped armored catfish, most notably those in the genus Panaqolus.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiger pleco. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiger-pleco
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