Olivaichthys mesembrinus

(Olivaichthys mesembrinus)

Description

Olivaichthys mesembrinus is a species of velvet catfish endemic to Argentina where it is found in the Chubut and Senguer River basins. It grows to a length of 16.8 centimetres (6.6 in) SL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Siluriformes

Family:Diplomystidae

Genus:Olivaichthys

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