Baryancistrus demantoides
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Baryancistrus |
| Species: | B. demantoides
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| Baryancistrus demantoides | |
Baryancistrus demantoides is a species of armored catfish endemic to Venezuela. It reaches a length of 15.1 centimetres (5.9 in) SL.It lives around granite rocks in flowing water, in the upper parts of Orinoco River.[1]
The colour is green-brown with yellow spots on the head and parts of the body. The dorsal fin is connected to the adipose fin, a feature that distinguishes this species from the rest of the Ancistrini, except Baryancistrus niveatus, Parancistrus and Spectracanthicus.[2]
Baryancistrus demantoides is one of two species described with L-number 200, the other is Hemiancistrus subviridis, which also resembles Baryancistrus demantoides in appearance.[2]
References
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2011). "Baryancistrus demantoides" in FishBase. December 2011 version.
- ^ a b Cat-eLog > Loricariidae > Baryancistrus demantoides - planetcatfish.com
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