This is Mr. P., Hyposotomos Plecostomus. (You can click the picture to see him in detail) He's a variety of catfish who spends his time lazing about the bottom of the tank grazing on algae
Although he belongs to my son, Mr. P. is presently residing in our basement while they do some remodeling. This guy is about ten inches long, but in the right conditions a Plecostomus can achieve two feet in length.
These fish are found in Central and South America and you can read about them here
E. has grown very attached to this fellow and dearly loves to give him treats of cucumber and zuchini squash.
This illustrates the old addage that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, for which I am eternally grateful..
