Biology:Kalyptodoras bahiensis

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Kalyptodoras bahiensis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Doradidae
Genus: Kalyptodoras
H. Higuchi, Britski & Garavello, 1990
Species:
K. bahiensis
Binomial name
Kalyptodoras bahiensis
H. Higuchi, Britski & Garavello, 1990

Kalyptodoras bahiensis is the only species in the genus Kalyptodoras of the catfish (order Siluriformes) family Doradidae.[1] This species is endemic to Brazil where it is found in the Paraguaçu River in the northeast and reaches a length of 24.5 centimetres (9.6 in) SL.[2]

References

  • Higuchi, H.; Britski, H.A.; Garavello, J.C. (1990). "Kalyptodoras bahiensis, a new genus and species of thorny catfish from northeastern Brazil (Siluriformes: Doradidae)". Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwaters 1 (3): 219–226. 

Wikidata ☰ Q3754262 entry