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Conorhynchos conirostris

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Family
  
incertae sedis

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

Superfamily
  
Pimelodoidea

Scientific name
  
Conorhynchos conirostris

Higher classification
  
Conorhynchos

Order
  
Catfish

Genus
  
Conorhynchos Bleeker, 1858

Similar
  
Catfish, Malacanthus plumieri, Steindachneridion

Conorhynchos conirostris


Conorhynchos conirostris is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes).

The spelling of the generic name has been confused; it is currently valid as Conorhynchos as described by Pieter Bleeker in 1858. This catfish has unknown relationships. It does not appear to be assignable to any family and is placed incertae sedis. However, it has been grouped into the superfamily Pimelodoidea due to molecular evidence.

Conorhynchos conirostris is endemic to the São Francisco River in Brazil and is considered a symbol of the river. This fish can reach 53.5 centimetres (21.1 in) SL and 13 kilograms (29 lb) in weight. This fish is of commercial interest and is considered threatened by some sources.

References

Conorhynchos conirostris Wikipedia