🐂 Spotted Bulldog Pleco (Chaetostoma sp., L445)
Spotted • Dwarf • Peaceful
 
📋 The Spotted Bulldog Pleco (Chaetostoma sp., L445) is a small, bottom-dwelling pleco with a rounded head and flattened goby-like body. Covered in fine dark spots on a lighter brown body, this species is often sold as the “Goby Pleco” due to its unusual bulldog-like profile.
Reaching only 3–4 inches, it’s ideal for community aquariums and aquascapes. Unlike larger plecos, it thrives in cooler, well-oxygenated waters with smooth rocks, driftwood, and sandy substrates. Hardy, peaceful, and algae-grazing, the Spotted Bulldog Pleco is a unique alternative to common plecos and a favorite among dwarf L-number collectors.
 
💡 Highlights
🐂 Bulldog Shape – Flattened goby-like body
⚪ Spotted Pattern – Small dark spots across body
📏 Dwarf Size – Only 3–4 inches
✅ Peaceful Grazer – Safe in communities
💎 L-Number Rarity – L445 pleco