Kingdom Animalia Order Siluriformes Genus Ancharius Higher classification Ancharius | Phylum Chordata Family Anchariidae Scientific name Ancharius fuscus Rank Species | |
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Similar Catfish, Ariidae, Arius | ||
Ancharius fuscus is a species of catfish in the Anchariidae family. It is commonly referred to as the vaona but this name also refers to Gogo brevibarbis. It is endemic to Madagascar where it is found in the eastern draining rivers. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. A. fuscus grows to about 30.0 centimetres (11.8 in) TL.
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