Green Dragon Short Fin

The Green Dragon Shortfin Pleco (also known as Ancistrus sp.) is a fascinating freshwater fish that captures the imagination of aquarists. Let’s dive into the details: Appearance: The Green Dragon Pleco features a dark olive to green-brown coloration. Mature males develop long “bristles” on their faces, similar to other Bristlenose Pleco varieties. Their dorsal, tail, and pelvic fins showcase a translucent gray and green coloration. Varieties and Confusion: The Green Dragon Pleco is often sold under different names, including Shortfin Green Dragon and Green Dragon Bristlenose. However, there’s some online confusion regarding what constitutes an actual Green Dragon Pleco. Pictures online may sometimes depict a lighter green fish known as the Green Phantom Pleco (L200) instead. Additionally, there exists a Longfin Green Dragon Pleco with extremely long flowing fins. Both the Shortfin and Longfin Green Dragons are products of line-breeding and haven’t been assigned L-numbers. It’s