Biology:Caelatoglanis zonatus

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Caelatoglanis zonatus
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Erethistidae
Genus: Caelatoglanis
H. H. Ng & Kottelat, 2005
Species:
C. zonatus
Binomial name
Caelatoglanis zonatus
H. H. Ng & Kottelat, 2005

Caelatoglanis zonatus is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes) of the family Erethistidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Caelatoglanis.

This species originates from the Ataran River drainage in Myanmar.[1]

This genus and species is distinguished by its plicate (pleated) upper lip.[1] It also has a short thoracic adhesive apparatus that is not much longer than it is broad; it consists of longitudinal pleats of skin.[2] It also has serrations on the pectoral fin spine on the anterior that point toward the tip of the spine, as well as serrations on the posterior edge.[2] It also has wide gill openings.[2] This species reaches a length of 3.9 centimetres (1.5 in) SL.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3762455 entry