Scientific name Galeichthys Order Catfish | Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Subfamily GaleichthyinaeAcero P & Betancur-R., 2007 Lower classifications Galeichthys feliceps, Galeichthys peruvianus, Galeichthys ater | ||
Galeichthys is a genus of sea catfishes (order Siluriformes). The only genus in the subfamily Galeichthyinae, this genus includes four species.
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Etymology
Galeichthys: Greek, galeos = a shark + Greek, ichthys = fish
Species
Distribution
Galeichthys species are predominantly marine species distributed in Southern Africa and northwestern South America.
Description
These fish have three pairs of barbels: a pair of fleshy and cylindrical maxillary barbels and two pairs of mental barbels. The base of the adipose fin is as long as the base of the anal fin.
References
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