Golden Otocinclus
Otocinclus affinis
Also known as: Algae Eater, Algae Scraper, Dwarf Oto, Dwarf Otocinclus, Dwarf Sucker, Dwarf Suckermouth Catfish, Dwarf Sucking Catfish, Golden Oto, Janitor Fish, Midget Sucker Fish, Oto Cat, Otocinclus Catfish, Pygmy Suckermouth, Sucker-mouthed Catfish, Sucking Catfish, Macrotocinclus affinis
- Algae Eater
- Algae Scraper
- Dwarf Oto
- Dwarf Otocinclus
- Dwarf Sucker
- Dwarf Suckermouth Catfish
- Dwarf Sucking Catfish
- Golden Oto
- Janitor Fish
- Midget Sucker Fish
- Oto Cat
- Otocinclus Catfish
- Pygmy Suckermouth
- Sucker-mouthed Catfish
- Sucking Catfish
- Macrotocinclus affinis
Overview
Found in large schools, under dense patches of vegetation in creeks, rivers and streams.
They feed nocturnally on algae, plants and their roots.
South America - Brazil
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.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
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Found in large schools, under dense patches of vegetation in creeks, rivers and streams.
Adult photos 2
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