Xyliphius melanopterus
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| Xyliphius melanopterus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Aspredinidae |
| Genus: | Xyliphius |
| Species: | X. melanopterus |
| Binomial name | |
| Xyliphius melanopterus | |
Xyliphius melanopterus is a species of banjo catfish found in Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, occurring in the upper Amazon and Orinoco River basins. It grows to a standard length of 14.7 cm (5.8 in).[1]
