Xyliphius barbatus

(Xyliphius barbatus)

Description

Xyliphius barbatus is a species of banjo catfish that is endemic to Argentina where it is found in the Paraguay-Paraná River system basin. It grows to a length of 9.2 cm.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Siluriformes

Family:Aspredinidae

Genus:Xyliphius

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