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Golden otocinclus (Macrotocinclus affinis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Macrotocinclus affinis

Common Name
Golden otocinclus

Biology
Mainly nocturnal. Feeds on algae. Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.

Classification

Classified By
Steindachner, 1877
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Family
Armored catfishes (Loricariidae)

Distribution

Region
South America
Distribution
South America: vicinity of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
20 °C
Water Temperature To
26 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 demersal
Trophic Level
2 s.e. 0.00 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
5.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: highly commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated