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Plecostomus

Plecostomus, also known as Sucker Catfish (Hypostomus plecostomus)
 
Size: between 15–25cm
 
Range: South America and Bolivia tributaries
 
Takes the name from sucking algae from surface of objects. Often seen at the National Aquarium “cleaning” the crocodile enclosure but is hardly noticed because the fish barely moves.