Otocinclus Mangaba
📖 Overview
Otocinclus Mangaba (Otocinclus mangaba) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.8 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 22 - 23. Distinguished from its congeners by the absence of median abdominal plates between the lateral abdominal plates, and by the presence of a dark spot at the base of the caudal fin separated from the midlateral stripe by an unpigmented or slightly pigmented area, and not extended posteriorly onto the middle caudal-fin rays .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Otocinclus Mangaba is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Otocinclus Mangaba is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Otocinclus Mangaba is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Madeira drainage, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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