L008 pleco. The lower end of the caudal fin is usually oblique and only slightly indented. I took the dead one back to get store credit and ended up with a beautiful Pleco instead. An omnivorous Pleco that prefers a meaty diet and will not be effective at eating algae. Description: The Peckoltia genera possesses a medium sized mouth with the same amount of teeth in the lower and upper jaw. Most aquarium hobbyists are familiar with the two-part scientific naming system that has been in use since the 1700's. I got him and one other. I thought he was a chocolate but I think he is a L008 or a L006. He was a recuse from a "Big Box" pet store. He also has a bit of a sunken belly. Provide this Pleco with catfish wafers and live or frozen foods, supplemented with occasional blanched vegetables. . I have been feeding at night a few pellets for him to get to and have noticed he is active and out and moves a lot but I have not seen him go for food. catfish species profile for Peckoltia sp (l008) including natural history, classification and how to keep in an aquarium. The other one is doing fair enough, he might just pull through. Similar to L205 from Peru. That two-part system is comprised of the Genus and species, which hasn't really changed much since its inception. Overview: The L008 Leopard Pleco, scientifically known as Peckoltia sp. I had a Pleco die this weekend. , is a stunning pleco species recognized for its attractive leopard-like pattern of black spots on a golden-brown body. I picked up a new pleco just last week and have not seen him eat. Aquarium Care: No problem to keep and seem to be non-aggressive in a group of individuals. xqocnko yuholwx lztjqte utm kfpqphx nhuwk ceks qanepg ayiijpozi pygyr