Rhynchodoras castilloi

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Rhynchodoras castilloi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Doradidae
Genus: Rhynchodoras
Species:
R. castilloi
Binomial name
Rhynchodoras castilloi

Rhynchodoras castilloi is a species of thorny catfish endemic to Venezuela where it is found in the middle to lower Apure River. It is found only in deep water.[1] This species grows to a length of 7.98 centimetres (3.14 in) SL.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ng, Heok Hee (2007-09-10). "New doradid has proboscoid mouth". Practical Fishkeeping.