Costa Rican Pleco ID

jdevault81

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Hey guys! Does anyone know what species this is? I found it in the Rio La Suerte at La Suerte Biological Field station in northeastern Costa Rica. The La Suerte empties in to the Caribbean at Tortuguero National Park. I don't even know if it is native or introduced. Any help would be great! Thanks!



 

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Lornek8

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Hypostomus of some sort. Its really difficult to identify spotted Hypostomus as there are so many similar looking ones.
 

jdevault81

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Thanks guys!
This is a huge help! I am part of a group of naturalists (I usually focus on herps, but love the fish, too!) that travel to Costa Rica each year, we are always finding new things and its great to be able to put names to them!