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Scientific NameOtocinclus cocama    Reis, 2004
Common NamesZebra Oto
Zebra Otocinclus, Zebra-dværgsugemalle (Denmark), Zebra-Ohrgitter-Harnischwels (Germany)
Type LocalityQuebrada Yamayacu, about 4°55'S, 73°43'W, tributary to the caño of the cocha Supay in Jenaro Herrera, Provincia Requena, Departamento Loreto, Peru.
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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Size44mm or 1.7" 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, Upper Amazon, Marañón, Ucayali (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Amazon, Upper Amazon, Marañón (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Endangered
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2014.
pH6.0 - 7.5
Temperature21.0-25.0°C or 69.8-77°F (Show species within this range)
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceNeotropical Ichthyology v. 2 (no. 3), pp 110, Figs. 1-4.
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Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)