Xyliphius melanopterus Orcés V., 1962
Xyliphius melanopterus
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Aspredinidae (Banjo catfishes), subfamily: Aspredininae
Max. size:  14.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: upper Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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