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Scientific Name | Xyliphius melanopterus Orcés V., 1962 |
Common Name | Skunk Banjo Catfish |
Type Locality | Bajo Pucayacu no lejos de su desembocadura en el Bobonaza, Amazon system, Colombia. |
Etymology | From the Greek xyliphion, meaning a piece of wood; in reference to the overall appearance. |
Species Information | |
Size | 147mm or 5.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | South America: upper Amazon and Orinoco River basins. |
IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020. |
Husbandry Information | |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Ciencia y Naturaleza (Quito) v. 5 (no. 2), pp 52, Figs. 3-4. |
Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 6 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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Last Update | 2021 Feb 14 05:55 (species record created: 2012 Jul 15 09:50) |