If you’ve just brought home a plecostomus — or “pleco” for short — you may have questions about the care, feeding, and habitat requirements for your new pet. Learn how to make your bristlenose pleco ...

The distinctive bristlenose pleco is a favorite among fish enthusiasts – and it’s no wonder. They are visually stunning, hardy, friendly fish that help maintain a healthy, balanced aquarium and are ...

Lesley de Souza never expected the species of catfish she was searching for to be served up to her on a platter—but then she got to dinner. The Field Museum conservation biologist spent her days ...

Liz is a marine biologist, environmental regulation specialist, and science writer. She has previously studied Antarctic fish, seaweed, and marine coastal ecology. The bristlenose pleco (Ancistrus ...

Scientists just discovered six new species of bristlenose catfish in the Amazon. In an evolutionary move that takes 'catfishing' to a whole new, kind of sweet level, the males have tentacled faces to ...

Scientists have discovered six new species of fish with faces covered in tentacles hiding in the waterways of South America. All of these unusual aquatic creatures are bristlenose catfish, relatives ...