Horiomyzon retropinnatus

(Horiomyzon retropinnatus)

Description

Horiomyzon retropinnatus is a species of three-barbeled catfish which occurs in the Amazon and Napo Rivers of Brazil and Ecuador. This species reaches a length of 2.4 centimetres (0.94 in) SL. It is currently the only recognized species in its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Siluriformes
Family:Heptapteridae
Genus:Horiomyzon
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