Zebra Oto
Otocinclus cocama
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The zebra oto comes from Peru, from the Ucayali basin, from clear-water creeks with marginal vegetation. It grazes algae. The male is smaller. It is endangered by collection for the trade; it is now also bred in Asia.
- Scientific name
- Otocinclus cocama
- Family
- Loricariidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Loricariidae
- Order
- Siluriformes
Origin
- Native region
- América do Sul
Water
- Temperature
- 21–25 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- General hardness (GH)
- 2–10 °dGH
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 4.5 cm
- Minimum tank (volume)
- 41 L
- Minimum tank (length)
- 45 cm
Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Social life
- School
- Swimming level
- Bottom
Care
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Endangered (EN)
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