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Otocinclus

Over a dozen, see text.

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Otocinclus macrospilus

Otocinclus (auto SINK luss) is a genus of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Oto = ear; cinclus = a latticework; an allusion to the holes in the head in the region of the ear.
Common Name: Dwarf Sucker, Oto, Little Monkeys
Features: Rows of armour plating covering body, underslung suckermouth.
Distribution: South America

Species

The genus Otocinclus includes over a dozen species including:

  • O. affinis (Golden Oto)
  • O. arnoldi
  • O. bororo
  • O. caxarari
  • O. cocama (Zebra Oto)
  • O. fimbriatus
  • O. flexilis (Peppered Oto)
  • O. gibbosus
  • O. hasemani
  • O. hoppei
  • O. huaorani
  • O. macrospilus
  • O. mariae
  • O. mura
  • O. tapirape
  • O. vestitus
  • O. vittatus
  • O. xakriaba

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