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    Scientific NameParotocinclus spilurus    (Fowler, 1941)
    Common Name
    Type LocalityRio Salgade [Salgado], Icó, Ceará, Brazil.
    Synonym(s)Plecostomus spilurus
    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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    Size40mm or 1.6" 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
    Ceará State Rivers (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceProceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 93, pp 148, Figs. 47-49
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    Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)