Rhynchodoras castilloi

Rhynchodoras castilloi
Scientific classification
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.[1] This species grows to a length of 7.98 centimetres (3.14 in) SL.

References

  1. Ng, Heok Hee (2007-09-10). "New doradid has proboscoid mouth". Practical Fishkeeping.


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