Invasive fish kill might be due to colder temperature

We don’t like them, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to know why they died.

The appearance of dead armored suckermouth catfish, (plecostomus, or “pleco” for short) along the San Marcos River downstream of its confluence with the Blanco were quickly followed over the weekend by groups of vultures intent on taking advantage of the free feast.

An invasive species, plecos are controlled in the river within the city limits by Nick Menchaca, whose company, Atlas Environmental has a contract with the city for their removal.