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    Scientific NameParotocinclus fluminense    Roxo, Melo, Silva & Oliveira, 2017
    Common Name
    Type LocalityMunicipality of Casemiro de Abreu, rio Branco, tributary of rio São João, coastal drainage, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 22°27'04''S, 42°05'04''W.
    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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    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
    Near Threatened
    , 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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    ReferenceZootaxa 4232 (no. 2), pp 261, Figs. 1, 2a.
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    Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)