Jak rozpoznać Dwarf Otocinclus

Aby rozpoznać Dwarf Otocinclus (Otocinclus affinis), zwróć uwagę na te kluczowe cechy.

Cechy fizyczne

Kształt ciała

elongated

Ubarwienie

Generally mottled brown to olive-green dorsally, with a distinct dark lateral stripe running from the snout through the eye to the caudal fin base. The ventral side is typically lighter, often whitish or yellowish. Some individuals may exhibit a more pronounced reticulated pattern.

Rodzaj łusek

none

Ułożenie pyska

inferior

Cechy charakterystyczne

Small size, typically reaching 3.5-4.5 cm (1.4-1.8 inches) in total length., Ventrally flattened body with a suckermouth adapted for grazing., Armored plates covering the body, characteristic of Loricariidae., A prominent dark lateral stripe.

Płetwa grzbietowa

Single dorsal fin, typically with one spine and seven soft rays. It is relatively short and high.

Płetwa ogonowa

Forked caudal fin, often with a dark spot or band at its base.

Płetwa piersiowa

Pectoral fins are broad and positioned ventrally, aiding in adhesion to surfaces. They contain a spine and 5-6 soft rays.

Charakterystyczne płetwy

Adipose fin is absent. Pelvic fins are small and located abdominally.

Wskazówki dotyczące identyfikacji

1. 1

   Size and Shape

   Small, slender, and flattened ventrally, rarely exceeding 4.5 cm. This distinguishes it from larger Loricariids.

2. 2

   Coloration and Pattern

   The distinct dark lateral stripe from snout to caudal fin, combined with a mottled brown/olive dorsal coloration and lighter belly, is a key identifier. The stripe is usually solid and well-defined.

3. 3

   Mouth

   The prominent suckermouth is characteristic of the genus and family, used for scraping algae.

4. 4

   Absence of Adipose Fin

   Unlike many other catfish, Otocinclus species lack an adipose fin, which is a small fleshy fin located between the dorsal and caudal fins.

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