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.[2] This species grows to a length of 7.98 centimetres (3.14 in) SL.

References

  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Rhynchodoras castilloi". FishBase. December 2011 version.
  1. ^ Rodríguez-Olarte, D.; Mojica, J.I.; DoNascimiento, CD, Usma, S.; Villa-Navarro, F. (2021). "Rhynchodoras castilloi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T176003914A176003918. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T176003914A176003918.en. Retrieved 2 November 2025.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Ng, Heok Hee (2007-09-10). "New doradid has proboscoid mouth". Practical Fishkeeping.