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Physopyxis ananas

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Physopyxis ananas
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Doradidae
Genus: Physopyxis
Species:
P. ananas
Binomial name
Physopyxis ananas

Physopyxis ananas is a species of thorny catfish found in the lowlands of the Essequibo and Amazon basins. It is found in the countries of Brazil, Guyana, Peru and Venezuela. This species grows to a length of 2.2 centimetres (0.87 in) SL. They prefer to live in submerged organic litter in shallow waters.

References

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