How difficult is it to keep Leopard Frog Pleco?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the lifespan of Leopard Frog Pleco?

The average lifespan of Leopard Frog Pleco is 5-8 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Leopard Frog Pleco get?

Leopard Frog Pleco typically reaches 6-7cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Leopard Frog Pleco?

Leopard Frog Pleco feeds on: Sinking dried foods, frozen bloodworm and vegetables. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Leopard Frog Pleco?

The price of Leopard Frog Pleco varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Leopard Frog Pleco

Intermediate

Peckoltia compta

A small pleco with dark oblique bands over a yellow ground, found in the Tapajos basin in Brazil and reaching only about 6cm standard length. The IUCN assesses it as Endangered because of hydroelectric development.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

22〜28℃

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

6-7cm

Diet

Sinking dried foods, frozen bloodworm and vegetables

About

Peckoltia compta is a small loricariid catfish of the Tapajos basin in Brazil. It was described in 2010 by Renildo Ribeiro de Oliveira and Jansen Zuanon of the National Institute of Amazonian Research, Lucia Rapp Py-Daniel, and Marcelo Salles Rocha of Amazonas State University, primarily on the basis of coloration and patterning. The specific name compta means adorned and refers to the distinctive dark oblique bands over a yellow ground. FishBase records 6.2cm standard length, small even for the genus Peckoltia. It is traded as the leopard frog pleco or by its number, L-134. The IUCN assesses it as Endangered because its habitat and population have been severely affected by existing and proposed hydroelectric projects. FishBase holds no pH, hardness or temperature record for this species.

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Lifespan of the Leopard Frog Pleco

The Leopard Frog Pleco lives 5-8 years.

Size of the Leopard Frog Pleco

The Leopard Frog Pleco grows to 6-7cm.

Basic Info

Origin

South America (Tapajos basin, Brazil)

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

6-7cm

Temperature

22〜28℃

Diet

References & Sources

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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Peckoltia compta De Oliveira, Zuanon, Rapp Py-Daniel & Rocha, 2010

Authority databases: FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN EN · Endangered

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.