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Definition of zebra pleco

zebra pleco

Plural:zebra plecos
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1

A striking species of small freshwater armored catfish (Hypancistrus zebra) endemic to the Xingu River in Brazil, highly prized in the aquarium trade for its distinct black and white stripes.

Example

"The aquarium enthusiast spent months searching for a genuine zebra pleco to add to her South American biotope tank."

• Nearby Words

zebra danio
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zebra pleco. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zebra%20pleco
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