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/loricariidae/otocinclus/mariae/5.jpg "Otocinclus mariae(5) Dorsal view - Click to enlarge")
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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Otocinclus mariae Fowler, 1940 |
| Common Name(s) | Dwarf Sucker, Oto |
| Type Locality | Boca Chapare, Río Chimore, tributary to Río Ichilo, about 15°58'S, 64°42'W, Río Mamoré system, Bolivia. |
| Pronunciation | auto SINK luss - MAR ee ae |
| Etymology | Greek, ous, oto = ear + Latin, cinclus = latticework; in allusion to the holes of the head in the ears. Greek, ous, oto = ear + Latin, cinclus = latticework; in allusion to the holes of the head in the ears |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 36mm (1.4") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Very similar to O. vittatus. |
| Sexing | Females are larger and broader especially when viewed from above. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Lower Amazon, Upper Madeira and Paraguay basins. Amazon, Lower Amazon (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) La Plata  , Paraná , Paraguay (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes) , Madeira, Upper Madeira (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Temperature | 21.0-26.0°C or 69.8-78.8°F (Show others within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Initially algae, add a shoal to an "algaefied" tank and then supplement diet with sinking tablets and the usual cucumbers / lettuce or courgette (zucchini). |
| Furniture | Large leafed plants and vertical flat rock surfaces (especially slate). Not essential, but likes bogwood and a large rounded substrate. Live plants seem essential to the long term survival of this fish. |
| Compatibility | Peaceful. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Keep in groups (preferably at least six) with any small to mid-sized community fish. |
| Breeding | See Shane's World article. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Phila.v. 92 - pp83 - Figs. 41-43 |
| Registered Keepers | (1) GreenSynoMan (k: 7), (2) dracoz, (3) Mrs.JP, (4) soobie123, who also notes: "One of three fish I bought out of the Oto tank at Petsmart. Didn't even realize they weren't all the same species until I got home!", (5) reneb (k: 5), (6) alyosha, (7) rmkarros (k: 3), (8) thelivelylady, (9) Complexity, who also notes: "Purchased what I thought were 9 O. vittatus, but at least 1 has turned out to be O. mariae. It appears the store don't know the difference and are thinking they're both the same fish.", (10) misscoolkitty, (11) AU Chief, (12) Lique, (13) ASCauley, (14) nikelodeon79, (15) skaskankerbr, (16) Death Pony, (17) otoguppylover, (18) hotsauce48 (k: 2), (19) blaqksotu16 (k: 5), (20) L number Banana (k: 5), who also notes: "All my otos seem to breed but I never see it, there just appears to be more once in a while. I move the smallest ones to other tanks and wait for the next batch. Only thing that seems relevant is that they only breed in this tank with harder water.", (21) mdfa.ca, (22) ayrtoninst (k: 7), (23) Patzee (k: 3), (24) Greywitch, (25) flipperfeet. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
| More Resources |
 - Shane's World  Reproduction The Dwarf Sucker, Otocinclus vestitus -
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| Last Update | 2008 Apr 25 05:47 (species record created: 2004 May 19 00:00) |
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