FOR how beautiful and diverse nature is, the scientific names used to classify various living organisms are often rather dry – after all, the nomenclature is meant to serve a practical purpose, which ...
Plecostomus (Hypostomus plecostomus) and the vermiculated sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus) are both commonly referred to as armored catfish. (San Antonio River Authority) SAN MARCOS, ...
A suckermouth armored catfish is seen in this photo shared by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Screengrab from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Facebook post. Hundreds of hard-to-kill ...
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — One of Central Texas’ most popular recreation destinations is in danger. An invasive fish, the Suckermouth Armored Catfish (or Plecostomus), entered the San Marcos River in ...