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All  photos were taken by Krista Capps. They may be used freely for educational purposes. Please send requests for use or reproduction to: plecoinvasion.org@gmail.com.

Plecos in a pet shop near an invasion site in Mexico

Primary culprit: Pterygoplichthys

The bane of the fishermen

Some underwater shots

Fishing is a large part of the culture in many invasion sites. Pleco invasion has been linked to failing economies in many fishing communities.