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Otothyropsis piribebuy Calegari, Lehmann A. & Reis, 2011 |
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Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (2) Allan James (3) Aqualife Leyland (1) |
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There are now 6 species (2019) in this relatevely new genera, Otothyropsis alicula, O. biamnicus, O. marapoama, O. piribebuy, O. polyodon and O. dialeukos. Description: Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. Distinguished from other species of the genus by having the following characters: middle series of lateral plates truncated two plates before the caudal fin; inner margin of the pectoral-fin spine smooth, with no serrae; distal margin of the accessory flange of the first ceratobranchial pointed; mid-dorsal lateral series with 17-18 plates and continuous; abdomen usually with unplated areas anteriorly in adults; and males with preanal length 63.0-66.8% HL and 19-20 middle lateral plates. Aquarium Care: Treat as with all members of the Hypoptopomatinae such as the Otocinclus/Parotocinclus genera with a planted aquarium and an overall cooler temperature. Diet: Omnivore: algae, tablet foods, flake and small frozen foods. Etymology: The specific name piriebuy: After the river of the same name, a tributary to the Rio Manduvira, Rio Paraguay basin. |
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None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Río Piribebuy and Río Aguaray, Rio Paraguay basin in Paraguay. |
Size: |
3.0cm (1¼) |
Temp: |
21-25°c (69-77°f.) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.5. |
IUCN Red List |
This is a common species in small streams in rural regions. It has a relatively wide distribution. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern (LC), (IUCN 2023). |
Reference: |
Calegari,
B.B., P. Lehmann A. and R.E. Reis,
2011. A new species of Otothyropsis (Siluriformes: Loricariidae)
from the rio Paraguay basin, Paraguay. Neotrop. Ichthyol.
9(2):253-260. |
Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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