Creagrutus provenzanoi
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| Creagrutus provenzanoi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Stevardiidae |
| Genus: | Creagrutus |
| Species: | C. provenzanoi |
| Binomial name | |
| Creagrutus provenzanoi | |
Creagrutus provenzanoi is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish, a characin, belonging to the family Stevardiidae.[1]
It is native to South America, occurring in the Cataniapo River basin, a right‑bank tributary of the Orinoco River in Venezuela.[2] The Orinoco is one of the largest river systems in South America, draining vast portions of Venezuela and Colombia before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The Cataniapo basin lies within the state of Amazonas and contributes to the hydrological complexity of the Orinoco, which supports diverse habitats ranging from upland forests to extensive floodplains. The species' presence in this tributary highlights its role within the interconnected ecosystems of the Orinoco basin, a region noted for its exceptional biodiversity and ecological importance.
