Peckoltia otali
| Peckoltia otali | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Peckoltia |
| Species: | P. otali |
| Binomial name | |
| Peckoltia otali | |
Peckoltia otali is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armoured catfishes, and the subfamily Hypostominae, the suckermouth catfishes.[2] This fish is found in South America, where it occurs in the upper Maroni basin in French Guiana and Suriname.[1] It is typically found in clear, shallow rapids with a substrate of medium-sized rocks. This species reaches a standard length of 7.7 cm (3.0 in).[3] Its specific name, otali, derives from a Wayana word meaning "secret", which refers to the species' cryptic coloration, matching that of its habitat, making it difficult to observe.[4]
References
- 1 2 Ballen, G.A. (2023). "Peckoltia otali". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T176218394A176218506. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T176218394A176218506.en. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
- 1 2 Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Peckoltia". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Peckoltia otali". FishBase. June 2026 version.
- ↑ Christopher Scharpf (17 July 2026). "Family LORICARIIDAE: Subfamily HYPOSTOMINAE Kner 1853 (Suckermouth Catfishes or Plecos)". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf. Retrieved 17 August 2026.