⚪ Big White Spot Pleco (Baryancistrus sp., L142 / LDA33)
Bold Spots • Rare • Rio Negro
 
📋 The Big White Spot Pleco (Baryancistrus sp., L142 / LDA33) is a beautiful mid-sized pleco with a velvety black body covered in bold, round white spots. Unlike many spotted plecos, L142 retains its large white markings into adulthood, making it highly desirable among collectors.
Reaching 8–10 inches, it requires a medium-to-large aquarium with good water flow, high oxygenation, and plenty of hiding spots. Peaceful toward fish but territorial with other plecos, it thrives on a mixed diet of algae and protein-rich foods. Its striking appearance and manageable size make it a popular L-number pleco for aquarists.
 
💡 Highlights
⚪ Big White Spots – Retains spots into adulthood
🌊 Rio Negro Origin – Blackwater pleco species
🐟 Medium Size – Up to 10 inches
✅ Peaceful Omnivore – Community safe with fish
💎 Collector’s Pleco – Striking spotted pattern