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Otocinclus vittatus Regan, 1904

 

Image contributors to this species:

Ricky Cain (1) Haraldo Bishop (3) Graeme Robson (1) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (2) Steven Milne (1)

ScotCat Sources:

Article  Etymology = Genus  Etymology = Species

Other Sources:

Search  Fishbase  Catalog of Fishes  Global Biodiversity Information Facility  FishNet2  iNaturalist

Relevant Information:

One of the most common of the Otocinclus species that is imported. Images 2,3 & 4 are from individuals collected in the Paraná river, Argentina, by Noemí and Haroldo Bishop about 30Km (18.75 Miles) to the North of Diamante City. This locality is named "Valle María". Aquarium Care: This is a small group of Loricariids which do well in aquaria and will keep the algae down without harming the plants in the tank. Best to keep in a group with more males for breeding purposes. Reproduction: The females will lay eggs on the plants and tank glass after the females have been chased around the tank by the male. Like Corydoras they present a t-position breeding mode. Diet: Omnivore: algae, tablet foods, flake and small frozen foods.

Common Name:

Dwarf Sucker Otocinclus, LDA023

Synonyms:

Otocinclus macrospilus, Otocinclus mariae

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Bolivia, Dept. Beni, Mamoré. Brazil, Matto Grosso, Rio Paraguay system. Venezuela, Peru &  Colombia. Argentina, Paraná River. Type locality: Descalvados, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Size:

4.0cm. (1¾ins)

Temp:

25-28°c (77-83°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

Evers, H.-G. & I.Seidel: Mergus, Baensch Catfish Atlas Volume 1, 1st English edn., 2005. Pp.944.



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