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Aspistor

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Siluriformes

Subfamily
  
Ariinae

Higher classification
  
Ariidae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Ariidae

Scientific name
  
Aspistor

Rank
  
Genus

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Lower classifications
  
Aspistor luniscutis, Sciades parkeri

Aspistor is a genus of sea catfishes found along the northeastern coast of South America where they occur in marine, brackish and fresh waters.

Species

There are currently three recognized species in this genus:

  • Aspistor hardenbergi (Kailola, 2000)
  • Aspistor luniscutis (Valenciennes, 1840)
  • Aspistor quadriscutis (Valenciennes, 1840) (Bressou sea catfish)
  • References

    Aspistor Wikipedia