Centrochir crocodili

(Centrochir crocodili)

Description

Centrochir crocodili is the only species in the genus Centrochir of the catfish (order Siluriformes) family Doradidae. This species is endemic to Colombia where it is found in the Magdalena River basin and reaches a length of 21.0 centimetres (8.3 in) SL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Siluriformes
Family:Doradidae
Genus:Centrochir
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