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Acrochordonichthys gyrinus

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Acrochordonichthys gyrinus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Akysidae
Genus: Acrochordonichthys
Species:
A. gyrinus
Binomial name
Acrochordonichthys gyrinus
Vidthayanon & Ng, 2003

Acrochordonichthys gyrinus, the Falcate chameleon catfish, is a species of catfish of the family Akysidae. A detailed discussion of this species's relationship with the other members of its genus can be found on Acrochordonichthys.

This species is endemic to Thailand and is only known from the Yom River in the upper Chao Phraya River drainage.[1] It is known to live in tropical, freshwater areas.

References

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  1. ^ a b Ng, H.H. (2012). "Acrochordonichthys gyrinus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. IUCN: e.T181144A1703095. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T181144A1703095.en. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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