Golden Nugget Plecos are a species of armored catfish which can be identified by the bony plates covering their bodies. Often confused with other types of Plecostomus, this species can be identified by its teeth which can be seen when the fish attaches itself to aquarium glass. Golden Nugget Plecos are also frequently described using L-numbers such as L-081, L-018 and L-177 based on the size of the spots on the body. The bodies of these fish are typically dark brown ornamented with light-colored spots as well as yellow fringing on the dorsal and caudal fins.