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    Scientific NameParotocinclus seridoensis    Ramos, Barros-Neto, Britski & Lima, 2013
    Common Name
    Type LocalityRio Grande do Norte State, Caicó Municipality, rio Seridó, rio Piranhas-Açu basin, 6°27’28.4'S, 37°05’10.7'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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    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
    Southern Atlantic Draining Rivers, North East Brazil Coastal Rivers, Rio Grande do Norte Waters, Piranhas-Açu (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Not Evaluated
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceNeotropical Ichthyology v. 11 (no. 4), pp 788, 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)