Biology:Sturisomatichthys aureum

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Short description: Species of fish

Sturisomatichthys aureum
Sturisoma aureum Richard Bartz.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Sturisomatichthys
Species:
S. aureum
Binomial name
Sturisomatichthys aureum
(Steindachner, 1900)
Synonyms
  • Loricaria aurea
  • Sturisoma aureum
  • Sturisomatichthys aureus

Sturisomatichthys aureum, also known by several common names, including whiptail (English), Gylden Størmalle (Danish), Helikoptermal (Swedish), and Stoerwels (German), is a species of armored catfish endemic to Colombia. It grows to a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) in standard length. The species can be found in the aquarium trade. Its specific name, aureus, refers to its coloration, which can appear golden.[1]

Distribution

Sturisomatichthys aureum occurs in the Magdalena, San Jorge and Cesar River basins, along with their tributaries. It is believed to be replaced downstream by another Sturisoma species.[2]

References

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