L47 Mango Pleco Profile

Scientific Name : Baryancistrus sp. L47
Family : Loricariidae
Common Name : High Fin Green Spot Pleco
Maximum Length : 28cm / 11"
Origin : Rio Xingu, Brazil - A black water river
pH Level : 6.0 - 7.4 Things to note: One of the easiest plecos to recognise and keep, the Mango Pleco is a traditional favourite among pleco keepers, and is easy enough to start with. The yellow fins against a green background cuts a beautiful sight in any tank.

Personal comments : Having sold my L47 among other plecos, it is the one pleco I miss the most, because it is so visually arresting and also cute to look at.

Tips : L47 are known to be slow in acclimatising to local conditions. Make sure that the L47 at your LFS is already there for a while before bagging it home.

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Sexual dimporphism / reproduction : Not known.

Feeding : A look at the mouth of the Mango Pleco reveals that this species is an "Aufwuchs" eater. It eats almost everything though.

Behavior in captivity : This species gets on well with most bottom dwellers and will not proactively attack other fish.