Order Siluriformes Subfamily Hypostominae Scientific name Neblinichthys Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Higher classification Hypostominae | |
Lower classifications Neblinichthys pilosus, Neblinichthys yaravi | ||
Neblinichthys is a small genus of suckermouth armored catfishes native to South America.
Contents
Species
There are currently six recognized species in this genus:
Etymology
Neblinichthys is derived from the Latin nebula which means mist or vapor, and ichthys for fish.
Appearance and anatomy
Neblinichthys species are unique in that the breeding males have a snout brush formed by elongate, bristle-like odontodes pointing forwards on the snout. More fairly elongated odontodes are found on the top of the head and on the body. Otherwise they appear rather similar to Lasiancistrus species. Females and juveniles may be differentiated from Lasiancistrus species by the lack of cheek whiskers. Neblinichthys species also have their pectoral fin and pelvic fin spines the same length.
References
Neblinichthys Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA