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    Scientific NameParotocinclus prata    Ribeiro, Melo & Pereira, 2002
    Common Name
    Type LocalityHeadwaters of rio da Prata, stream tributary of ribeirão Quiricó, Rio São Francisco basin, mun. de Presidente Olegário, fazenda São Zeferino, near Galena, about 18°22'S, 46°14.3'W, Minas Gerais State, Brazil.
    Synonym(s)
    Pronunciationparr auto SINK luss
    EtymologyParotocinclus: Greek, para in the side of + greek, ous, otis = ear + Greek, kygklos, ou = a fish. Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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    Size42mm or 1.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
    IdentificationThe genus Parotocinclus can readily be distinguished from Otocinclus by the presence of an adipose fin in the former.

    The genus Parotocinclus can readily be distinguished from Otocinclus by the presence of an adipose fin in the former.
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    DistributionSouth America

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Least Concern
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceIchthyological Exploration of Freshwaters v. 13 (no. 3), pp 218, Fig. 1
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    Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)