Phreatobius dracunculus

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Phreatobius dracunculus Shibatta, Muriel-Cunha & De Pinna, 2007

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> Siluriformes (Catfishes) > Phreatobiidae (Cistern catfishes)
Etymology: Phreatobius: Greek, phreas, -atos = well, spring + Greek, bios = alive (Ref. 45335);  dracunculus: Derived from the Latin draco (dragon), combined with a diminutive suffix - unculus. This is in reference to the color and general aspect of the body and fins of the fish..

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecología


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