Holotype (illustrated by Tracy D. Pedersen)
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| Scientific Name | Otocinclus xakriaba Schaefer, 1997 |
| Common Names | Mutas Oto Mutas-dværgsugemalle (Denmark) |
| Type Locality | Rio Pau de Colher, on road between Guanambi and Mutas, 14°12'48''S, 42°49'29''W, rio São Francisco basin, Bahia, Brazil. |
| Synonym(s) | |
| Pronunciation | auto SINK luss |
| Etymology | Greek, 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). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 31mm or 1.2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Sexing | Females are larger and broader especially when viewed from above. Females are larger and broader especially when viewed from above. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America São Francisco (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 148, pp 79, Figs. 48, 49a |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.4.49.5731 | |
| Last Update | Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am) |