otocinclus

English

Otocinclus arnoldi

Etymology

From the genus name Otocinclus. First part from Ancient Greek ὠτο- (ōto-), stem of οὖς (oûs, “ear”).

Noun

otocinclus (plural otocincluses)

1. Any of the species of small South American freshwater fish of the genus Otocinclus, popular in home aquariums.

Synonyms

• oto (clipping, informal)

Derived terms

• golden otocinclus (Otocinclus affinis)