Synaptolaemus cingulatus

(Synaptolaemus cingulatus)

Description

Synaptolaemus cingulatus is a species of headstander found in Brazil and Venezuela. An examination of specimens has shown that S. cingulatus is a synonym of S. latofasciatus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Characiformes

Family:Anostomidae

Genus:Synaptolaemus

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