Ernstichthys megistus

Ernstichthys megistus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Aspredinidae
Genus: Ernstichthys
Species:
E. megistus
Binomial name
Ernstichthys megistus
(Orcés-V. (es), 1961)

Ernstichthys megistus is a species of banjo catfish found in Ecuador and Peru where it occurs in the Bobonaza and Marañon River basins. It grows to a length of 6.7 cm (2.6 in).

References

  1. ^ Varella, H.R. (2023). "Ernstichthys megistus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T49830161A53817943. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T49830161A53817943.en. Retrieved 28 October 2025.