Xyliphius lepturus
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| Xyliphius lepturus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Aspredinidae |
| Genus: | Xyliphius |
| Species: | X. lepturus |
| Binomial name | |
| Xyliphius lepturus | |
Xyliphius lepturus is a species of banjo catfish found in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela where it can be found in the upper Amazon and Orinoco River basins.[1][2] Lacking an English common name, it sometimes referred to as the Carachita in Spanish.[2]
Like many members of its genus, X. lepturus have heads that are approximately as wide as they are long- a trait typical of other Banjo catfish species.[3] The depth of the fish's body is about equal to its width at the vent, while the depth is about half of the body width across the pectoral fins. Its eyes are extremely small compared to other catfishes, and there are only two pairs of barbels.[3] X. lepturus grows to a length of 13 cm (5.1 in).[4]
