Otothyris lophophanes (Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889)
Brown sucker catfish
Otothyris lophophanes
photo by Noren, M.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypoptopomatinae
Max. size:  2.82 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 10 - 15
Distribution:  South America: Atlantic coastal streams of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 6-6
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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