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A large species of freshwater armored catfish (Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps) native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America, popular in the aquarium trade for its large, sail-like dorsal fin and algae-eating habits.

Usage Example

"The novice aquarist was surprised to learn that their small pleco could eventually grow to over eighteen inches long and outgrow the starter tank."

Strong
pleco
plecostomus
Weak
catfish

• Nearby Words

sailfin dragon
sailfin lizard
sailfin molly
sailfin pleco
sailfin tang
sailfish
sailing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sailfin pleco. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sailfin-pleco
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