Arius festinus

(Arius festinus)

Description

Arius festinus is a species of fish in the Ariidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Siluriformes

Family:Ariidae

Genus:Arius

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