Biology:Rhynchodoras castilloi

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Rhynchodoras castilloi
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Doradidae
Genus: Rhynchodoras
Species:
R. castilloi
Binomial name
Rhynchodoras castilloi
Birindelli, Sabaj Pérez & Taphorn, 2007

Rhynchodoras castilloi is a species of thorny catfish endemic to Venezuela where it is found in the middle to lower Apure River. It is found only in deep water.[2] This species grows to a length of 7.98 centimetres (3.14 in) SL.

References

  1. Rodríguez-Olarte, D.; Mojica, J.I.; DoNascimiento, CD, Usma, S.; Villa-Navarro, F. (2021). "Rhynchodoras castilloi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T176003914A176003918.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/176003914/176003918. Retrieved 2 November 2025. 
  2. Ng, Heok Hee (2007-09-10). "New doradid has proboscoid mouth". Practical Fishkeeping. http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=1372. 

Wikidata ☰ Q3761255 entry