Order Siluriformes Higher classification Neoplecostominae | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Kronichthys Rank Genus | |
Lower classifications Kronichthys lacerta, Kronichthys heylandi, Kronichthys subteres |
Species
There are currently three recognized species in this genus:
Description
Kronichthys species are small, cylindrical fishes similar to the hypoptopomatine Schizolecis. The color pattern is dark brown with a slight mottling or four dorsal saddles, and the abdomen mostly white. The dorsal fin is short and the adipose fin is small.
References
Kronichthys Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA