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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)

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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. Etymology: The specific name vittatus: Latin for banded, referring to the dark stripe from snout through eye to end of middle caudal rays.

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.

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 vittatus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023.

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Otocinclus vittatus

Otocinclus vittatus

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