Biology:Baryancistrus beggini

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Short description: Species of catfish

Baryancistrus beggini
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Baryancistrus
Species:
B. beggini
Binomial name
Baryancistrus beggini
Lujan, Arce & Armbruster, 2009

Baryancistrus beggini,[1] commonly known as the blue panaque, is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is a freshwater fish native to South America, where it is known from Venezuela and Colombia. The species is found in areas with boulders or interstices of granitic bedrock in exposed portions of the Guiana Shield. It is reported to feed on periphyton and microfauna that occur on the surfaces and undersides of rocks in its habitat. The species reaches 8.1 cm (3.2 inches) SL. Its specific epithet honors Chris Beggin, who supported the research of the species.[2] In the aquarium trade, this species is sometimes known by its L-number, which is L-239.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5786437 entry