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  • Otocinclus caxarari
  • Otocinclus caxarari
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Scientific NameOtocinclus caxarari    Schaefer, 1997
Common NamesBølgestribet Dværgsugemalle
Wave Striped Oto
Type LocalityBetween Guajara-Mirim and Mato Grosso, about 10°48'S, 65°23'W, Rio Solimões/Madeira/Guaporé basin, Brazil/Bolivia border.
Synonym(s)
Pronunciationauto SINK luss
EtymologyGreek, ous, oto = ear + Latin, cinclus = latticework; in allusion to the holes of the head in the ears. Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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Size26mm or 1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
SexingFemales are larger and broader especially when viewed from above.

Females are larger and broader especially when viewed from above.
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DistributionSouth America
Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Madeira, Upper Madeira (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceProceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 148, pp 71, Figs. 44, 49b.
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Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)