Distribution and habitat
This species' native range is tropical South America; it naturally occurs in Brazil, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname though it has been widely introduced to several countries around the world.[8]
H. plecostomus have been introduced into some areas of Southern United States, most likely released by aquarists into the local waters. For example, they are present in a lake in the neighborhood of Hammock Trace Preserve in Melbourne, FL. In Texas, reproducing populations occur in spring-influenced habitats of the San Antonio River (Bexar County), Comal Springs (Comal County), San Marcos River (Hays County), and San Felipe Creek (Val Verde County).[9][10]
They have also been introduced to several Asian countries. Suckermouth catfish are often cultured in ponds inSingapore and Hong Kong, where they are very popular for the aquarium trade.
Distribution and habitat
This species' native range is tropical South America; it naturally occurs in Brazil, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname though it has been widely introduced to several countries around the world.[8]
H. plecostomus have been introduced into some areas of Southern United States, most likely released by aquarists into the local waters. For example, they are present in a lake in the neighborhood of Hammock Trace Preserve in Melbourne, FL. In Texas, reproducing populations occur in spring-influenced habitats of the San Antonio River (Bexar County), Comal Springs (Comal County), San Marcos River (Hays County), and San Felipe Creek (Val Verde County).[9][10]
They have also been introduced to several Asian countries. Suckermouth catfish are often cultured in ponds inSingapore and Hong Kong, where they are very popular for the aquarium trade.
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