Caquetaia myersi
| Caquetaia myersi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Caquetaia |
| Species: | C. myersi |
| Binomial name | |
| Caquetaia myersi (L. P. Schultz, 1944) | |
Caquetaia myersi is a species of fish endemic to the basin of the Amazon River, specifically the Putumayo and Napo rivers.[1] The species is named in tribute of the American iscthyologist George S. Myers. The fish is a protrusible-mouthed predator.[2]
References
- ↑ "Caquetaia myersi summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ↑ Borstein, Rick. "Caquetaia myersi". www.gcca.net. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
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