Biology:Pareiorhaphis ruschii

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Pareiorhaphis ruschii
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Pareiorhaphis
Species:
P. ruschii
Binomial name
Pareiorhaphis ruschii
Pereira, Lehmann A. & Reis, 2012
Short description: Species of catfish

Pareiorhaphis ruschii is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it is known only from Brazil , with its type locality being listed as the Piraquê-Açu River basin in the state of Espírito Santo.[1] It was first collected from a shallow creek about 50 cm (19.7 inches) deep and 4 to 5 m (13 to 16 ft) wide. The species reaches 8.5 cm (3.3 inches) in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5588756 entry