Biology:Pareiorhaphis splendens
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Pareiorhaphis |
| Species: | P. splendens
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| Pareiorhaphis splendens (Bizerril, 1995)
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Short description: Species of catfish
Pareiorhaphis splendens is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in coastal drainage basins in the states of Paraná and Santa Catarina in Brazil , with its type locality being listed as the Cubatão River.[1] The environment in which the species occurs is characterized by clear, fast-flowing water and a rocky substrate. It is typically found in small crevices between loose stones. The species reaches 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.[2]
References
- ↑ "Pareiorhaphis splendens • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog" (in en-gb). https://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?task=&species_id=6990.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel, eds (2023). "Pareiorhaphis splendens". https://www.fishbase.se/summary/58405.
Wikidata ☰ Q6404934 entry
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