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Gogo (genus)

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Siluriformes

Scientific name
  
Gogo

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Anchariidae

Rank
  
Genus

Lower classifications
  
Gogo ornatus, Gogo arcuatus, Gogo atratus

Gogo is a small genus of catfishes (order Siluriformes) of the family Anchariidae. It includes four species.

Gogo species are all endemic to freshwater rivers in eastern Madagascar; they are primarily found in highland habitats with clear, swift water. These fish range in size from about 17.1–25.0 centimetres (6.7–9.8 in) in length.

Species

There are currently four recognized species in this genus:

  • Gogo arcuatus H. H. Ng & Sparks, 2005
  • Gogo atratus H. H. Ng, Sparks & Loiselle, 2008
  • Gogo brevibarbis (Boulenger, 1911)
  • Gogo ornatus H. H. Ng & Sparks, 2005

    • References

    Gogo (genus) Wikipedia
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