Conorhynchos conirostris | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Siluriformes |
Superfamily: | Pimelodoidea |
Family: | incertae sedis |
Genus: | Conorhynchos Bleeker, 1858 |
Species: | C. conirostris |
Binomial name | |
Conorhynchos conirostris (Valenciennes, 1840) |
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Conorhynchos conirostris is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes).
The spelling of the generic name has been confused; it is currently valid as Conorhynchos as described by Pieter Bleeker in 1858.[1] This catfish has unknown relationships. It does not appear to be assignable to any family and is placed incertae sedis.[1] However, it has been grouped into the superfamily Pimelodoidea due to molecular evidence.[2]
Conorhynchos conirostris originates from São Francisco River in Brazil and is considered a symbol of the river due to its endemism.[3] This fish can reach until 100 centimetres (39 in) TL and 13 kilograms (29 lb) in weight.[3] This fish is of commercial interest and is considered threatened by some sources.[3]