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    Scientific NameParotocinclus jequi    Lehmann A., Koech Braun, Pereira & Reis, 2013
    Common Name
    Type LocalityMinas Gerais, Serro, headwater creek of the Rio Jequitinhonha at Cachoeira do Moinho de Esteira, on road BR-259 from Serro to Pedro Lessa, 18°34'21"S, 43°29'35"W, 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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    Size54mm or 2.1" 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
    Minas Gerais State Rivers, Jequitinhonha (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Not Evaluated
    Other ParametersThis species is collected in shallow clear water with a substrate of rocks and pebbles, and marginal vegetation of grasses and trees.
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceCopeia 2013 (no. 3), pp 435, Figs. 1-2.
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    Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)