Kingdom Animalia Order Siluriformes Genus Physopyxis Higher classification Physopyxis | Phylum Chordata Family Doradidae Scientific name Physopyxis ananas Rank Species | |
Similar Physopyxis, Doradidae, Physopyxis lyra | ||
Physopyxis ananas is a species of thorny catfish found in the lowlands of the Essequibo and Amazon basins. It is found in the countries of Brazil, Guyana, Peru and Venezuela. This species grows to a length of 2.2 centimetres (0.87 in) SL. They prefer to live in submerged organic litter in shallow waters.
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