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Hisonotus leucofrenatus (Miranda-Ribeiro, 1908) |
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Charles Gibbons (5) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (1) |
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Lives alongside Parotocinclus maculicauda in the its natural habitat. Reproduction: Scatters eggs throughout the aquarium and are not cared for by the parents. Aquarium Care: Said to be a bit more problematic in the aquarium if good water quality is not adhered to. They rest on aquatic vegetation in the aquarium so long leaved plants are recommended. Cooler temperatures and a strong filtration with adequate current will fare better for this species and for this genera overall. Diet: Will feed on flake, algae, tablet foods and algae wafers. Etymology: The specific name leucofrenatus: White and bridled, referring to yellow pair of lines running dorsally on head from tip of snout to dorsal rim of orbit. |
Common Name: |
Niger Otto |
Synonyms: |
Microlepidogaster leucofrenata, Otocinclus leucofrenatus, Microlepidogaster leucofrenatus |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil, Ribeira de Iguape River basin. Type locality: Rio das Pedras, Brazil. |
Size: |
6.0cm. (2½ins) |
Temp: |
20-24°c (67-75°f.) |
p.H. |
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5.5-7.0. |
IUCN Red List |
Hisonotus leucofrenatus is distributed in the Brazilian Atlantic coastal drainages, in São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, from the Ribeira de Iguapé river basin in São Paulo (type locality) to the Tramandaí River system and Patos Lagoon, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is an abundant and frequent species. As there is no measurable evidence of threats to the species, it has been categorised as Least Concern (LC), (IUCN 2022). |
Reference: |
Chico Mendes
Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio).
2022. Hisonotus leucofrenatus. The IUCN Red
List of Threatened Species 2022. |
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