Sturisomatichthys aureum
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Siluriformes |
Family: | Loricariidae |
Genus: | Sturisomatichthys |
Species: | S. aureum
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Binomial name | |
Sturisomatichthys aureum (Steindachner, 1900)
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Sturisomatichthys aureum, also known by several common names, including whiptail (English), Gylden Størmalle (Danish), Helikoptermal (Swedish), and Stoerwels (German), is a species of armored catfish endemic to Colombia. It grows to a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) in standard length. The species can be found in the aquarium trade. Its specific name, aureus, refers to its coloration, which can appear golden.[1]
Distribution
[edit]Sturisomatichthys aureum occurs in the Magdalena, San Jorge and Cesar River basins, along with their tributaries. It is believed to be replaced downstream by another Sturisoma species.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2023). "Sturisomatichthys aureum". FishBase.
- ^ "Sturisomatichthys aureus • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog". www.planetcatfish.com. Retrieved 2022-06-05.