Agamyxis

Agamyxis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Doradidae
Subfamily: Doradinae
Genus: Agamyxis
Cope, 1878
Type species
Doras pectinifrons
Cope, 1870

Agamyxis is a genus of thorny catfishes.

Species

There are currently two recognized species in this genus:[1]

Distribution

This genus is found in tropical South America.

Description

Both species reach about 15 centimetres (6 in) SL.[1] These species both appear very similar; A. albomaculatus might be slimmer, have more spots and a different pattern on its caudal fin.[2]

Ecology

These catfish are able to make sounds by grinding their pectoral fin bones against their shoulder bones.[2] They can live for 17 years.[2]

In the aquarium

Both species in this genus are popular in the aquarium trade.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Species in genus Agamyxis". FishBase. December 2011 version.
  2. ^ a b c "Agamyxis pectinifrons (Cope, 1870)". 2006-04-17. Retrieved 2007-06-16.


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