Hingemouth Fish / Phractolaemus ansorgii Size:4-5" Gold Seam Pleco

Gold Seam Pleco

floodplains

sandy substrate is ideal as they like to burrow

While not overly demanding

It's advised to avoid aggressive species or those that might compete for the same hiding spots

Hingemouth Fish / Phractolaemus ansorgii Size:4-5" Gold Seam PlecoCommon Name: Hingemouth FishScientific Name: Phractolaemus ansorgiiOther Names: Hinged Mouth Fish, African Hingemouth The Hingemouth Fish is a fascinating and rare species known for its elongated body and highly specialized hinged jaw, which allows it to extend its mouth outward to feed. This unique feature makes it one of the most unusual freshwater fish in the aquarium trade. Its body is typically brown or gray with a subtle iridescence, and it has