Biology:Iheringichthys megalops

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Short description: Species of fish

Iheringichthys megalops
FMIB 52358 Iheringichthys megalops Eigenmann and Ward.jpeg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Pimelodidae
Genus: Iheringichthys
Species:
I. megalops
Binomial name
Iheringichthys megalops
Eigenmann & Ward, 1907

Iheringichthys megalops, is a species of demersal catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Paraná River basin of Paraguay.[1][2]

Description

The tip of adpressed dorsal fin comes close to the adipose-fin origin as well as the tip of the pectoral fin is close to the pelvic-fin origin and the tip of pelvic fin reaches the anal-fin origin. It has a distinct serrae on the anterior and especially the posterior pectoral spine margins. It has small spots distributed all over the flank or with spots faint in the posterior portion of body.[3]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q3763214 entry