Biology:Pareiorhaphis stomias

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Pareiorhaphis stomias
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Pareiorhaphis
Species:
P. stomias
Binomial name
Pareiorhaphis stomias
(Pereira & Reis, 2002)
Synonyms
  • Hemipsilichthys stomias
Short description: Species of catfish

Pareiorhaphis stomias is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it is known only from Brazil , with its type locality being listed as the Araranguá River basin in the state of Santa Catarina.[1] The species reaches 5.2 cm (2 inches) in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather. Its specific name, stomias, refers to its large mouth.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q6404557 entry