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Otocinclus vestitus Cope, 1872

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Description: They can be told apart from other Otocinclus spp. by the design on the caudal fin. There is a small spot on the caudal peduncle which is bordered by a light zone. There are also two bands in the caudal fin. 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. Etymology: The specific name vestitus: Latin for clothing, dress or attire, allusion not explained, perhaps referring to several series of plates covering body. Remarks: Otocinclus vestitus is the type species for this genera and as of 2021 there are 20 described species. More information on this species can be found in the Catfish Atlas Volume 1 as referenced.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Bolivia, Dept. Beni, Madeira-Becken. Peru, Rio Ampyiacu. Paraguay, Paraná-Becken.

Size:

3.5cm. (1½ins)

Temp:

25-30°c (75-87°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

IUCN Red List

Despite the little information available on this species, it has a wide distribution and no apparent threats. Therefore, it is rated as of Least Concern (IUCN 2023).

Reference:

Evers, H.-G. & I.Seidel: Mergus, Baensch Catfish Atlas Volume 1, 1st English edn., 2005. Pp.944.
Salvador, G.N. 2023. Otocinclus vestitus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023.
The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database © Christopher Scharpf.

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Otocinclus vestitus

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