Ernstichthys megistus

(Ernstichthys megistus)

Description

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).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Siluriformes

Family:Aspredinidae

Genus:Ernstichthys

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