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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Golden otocinclus

Otocinclus affinis Steindachner, 1877
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Mainly nocturnal. Feeds on algae . Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm .

Scientific Name
Otocinclus affinis
Authority
Steindachner, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
2
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Water Temp
20–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Golden otocinclus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Golden otocinclus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Assumed to be the same as Corydoras species.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 20°C - 26°C South America: vicinity of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2
🌙 Nocturnal
Food Items

algae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–26°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1877

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