L519 Pleco | Honeycomb Bristlenose

The Honeycomb Bristlenose Pleco, also known as the L519 Rio Itenez Bristlenose Pleco, is a rare and highly sought after Ancistrus species discovered in 2019! Native to the Río Iténez in Bolivia, this small pleco is admired for its cool honeycomb pattern and subtle orange coloring that develops as it matures.

Juvies typically start out brown, but as they grow, they develop a beautiful pattern across their body. Like other bristlenose plecos, males will develop bristles on their faces as they mature, giving them their signature “bushynose” look but unlike common plecos, L519 Bristlenose Plecos stay small, reaching only about 3.5 inches as adults. This makes them a perfect choice for hobbyists with nano tanks!