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Neoplecostomus

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Neoplecostomus
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Neoplecostomus is a genus of fish in the family Loricariidae native to South America.[1] Neoplecostomus can be distinguished from all other loricariids by a modified shield of small plates on the abdomen with posteriorly directed odontodes; the shield appears to act as a holdfast. The color pattern is generally mottled brown with the abdomen white. The head is long, rounded, and shovel-shaped. The fin spines are weak.[2] They range from about 8 to 11 cm (3.1–4.3 in) SL.[1] The species of Neoplecostomus live in fast-flowing water.[2]

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Etymology

Originally proposed as a subgenus of Plecostomus (now Hypostomus, Hypostominae), the specific name derives from νέος néos and hence means "new" form of Plecostomus.[3]

Species

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There are currently 21 recognized species in this genus:[4]

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