Trachelyopterus
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Trachelyopterus is a genus of driftwood catfishes. They have been found in South American environments, including Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, and several places in Brazil.[1] They have a body pattern that follows bilateral symmetry and reproduce sexually.[1] In terms of sensory systems, Trachelypterus’ have autoliths for hearing and lens eyes for seeing; they also have capabilities of electroreception.[1] The size and appearance of different species within the Trachelyopterus genus varies, with sizes ranging from 5.5 inches in T. albicrux to 7.9 inches in T. insignis to 8.4 inches in T. lucenai.[2][3][4] These small catfishes are marketed towards aquariums.[3]
Trachelyopterus | |
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Trachelyopterus galeatus | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Siluriformes |
Family: | Auchenipteridae |
Subfamily: | Auchenipterinae |
Genus: | Trachelyopterus Valenciennes, 1840 |
Type species | |
Trachelyopterus coriaceus Valenciennes, 1840 | |
Species | |
See text. | |
Synonyms | |
Parauchenipterus Bleeker, 1862 |