Dwarf Suckermouth (Otocinclus vittatus)

Also known as Algae Eater, Algae Scraper, Common Oto, Common Otocinclus, Dwarf Sucker, Dwarf Sucking Catfish, Janitor Fish, Midget Sucker Fish, Oto Cat, Oto Dwarf Suckermouth, Otocinclus Catfish, Otos, Otto, Pygmy Suckermouth, Sucker-mouthed Catfish, Sucking Catfish

Description

Also known as Algae Eater, Algae Scraper, Common Oto, Common Otocinclus, Dwarf Sucker, Dwarf Sucking Catfish, Janitor Fish, Midget Sucker Fish, Oto Cat, Oto Dwarf Suckermouth, Otocinclus Catfish, Otos, Otto, Pygmy Suckermouth, Sucker-mouthed Catfish, Sucking Catfish.

Found in large schools, under dense patches of vegetation, or around meadow rafts, in creeks, rivers, and streams of lowland areas.
They feed nocturnally on algae, plants and their roots.
Length - 3.3cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread South America

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade, often used as cleaners/algae eaters in the tank.
These fish are able to breathe air and also have suction on their lips so they can move around feeding while being stuck to an object. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Otocinclus-vittatus

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