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Xyliphius melanopterus

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Xyliphius melanopterus
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X. melanopterus
Binomial name
Xyliphius melanopterus
Orcés-V. (es), 1962

Xyliphius melanopterus is a species of banjo catfish found in Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela where it occurs in the upper Amazon and Orinoco River basins. It grows to a length of 14.7 cm.

References

  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Xyliphius melanopterus". FishBase. December 2011 version.