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  • Conorhynchos conirostris
  • Conorhynchos conirostris
  • Conorhynchos conirostris
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Scientific Name Conorhynchos conirostris    (Cuvier, 1829)
Common Names Anteater Catfish
Pirá (Brazilian)
Type Locality Rio São Francisco, Brazil.
Synonym(s) Conorhynchus conirostris, Conorhynchus glaber, Conorynchus conirostris, Pimelodus conirostris
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Size 535mm or 21.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
General Remarks The placement of this genus in a particular catfish family is problematic.
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Distribution South America: Rio São Francisco, Brazil.
São Francisco (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Endangered
, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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Breeding Unreported in captivity.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Le Règne Animal (Edition 2) v. 2, pp 294.
Registered Keepers There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update 2025 Jan 01 12:21 (species record created: 2010 Jul 28 11:13)