🐟 Hypostomus minotauros – Hypostomus minotauros
A unique pleco species named for its blunt, bull-like head reminiscent of the mythical Minotaur. Native to Brazil’s Rio Tocantins basin, it thrives in rocky river habitats.
🔍 Quick Facts
✨ Distinctive Features
🍽️ Diet
📊 Overview Table
🏷️ Feature | 📋 Details |
---|---|
🧬 Scientific Name | Hypostomus minotauros |
🌍 Origin | Rio Tocantins basin, Brazil |
📏 Max Size | ~12 in (30 cm) |
🏞️ Habitat | Rocky-bottom small/medium rivers |
⚗️ Water Parameters | pH 6.0–7.5, 72–82°F (22–28°C) |
✨ Distinctive Traits | Blunt head, large eyes, blotched pattern, unique teeth and papilla |
📝 Summary
Hypostomus minotauros is a robust and distinctive pleco with a bull-like head and unique dental features. It prefers rocky streams in Brazil’s Rio Tocantins basin and is suited to aquariums mimicking this habitat.