Leporacanthicus galaxias

Leporacanthicus galaxias
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae
Subfamily: Hypostominae
Tribe: Ancistrini
Genus: Leporacanthicus
Species:
L. galaxias
Binomial name
Leporacanthicus galaxias

Leporacanthicus galaxias is a species of armored catfish native to Brazil and Venezuela. This species grows to a length of 21.1 centimetres (8.3 in) SL. L. galaxias originates from fast flowing rapids.[2]

References

  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Leporacanthicus galaxias". FishBase. December 2011 version.
  1. ^ Salvador, G.N. 2023. "Leporacanthicus galaxias". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: e.T164513970A164514003. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T164513970A164514003.en. Retrieved 29 February 2024.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Cat-eLog::Hypostominae::Leporacanthicus galaxias". PlanetCatfish.com. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 29 February 2024.


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