Ayarnangra
Species of fish
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Ayarnangra estuarius is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes) of the family Erethistidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Ayarnangra.
| Ayarnangra | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Sisoridae |
| Genus: | Ayarnangra T. R. Roberts, 2001 |
| Species: | A. estuarius |
| Binomial name | |
| Ayarnangra estuarius T. R. Roberts, 2001 | |
A. estuarius is endemic to Myanmar where it is found in the large tidal rivers in the lower Ayeyarwady River.[2] This species feeds on comparatively large invertebrates.[2]
A. estuarius has no thoracic adhesive apparatus, a granulate anterior margin of the pectoral fin spine, a smooth to granulate anterior margin of the dorsal fin spine, a slender body shape, moderate gill openings, and a papillate upper lip. The eyes are very small, and the nostrils are much larger than the eyes.[3] This species of fish reaches a length of 4.59 centimetres (1.81 in) SL.[2]
