Xyliphius lepturus

(Xyliphius lepturus)

Description

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. It grows to a length of 13.2 cm.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Siluriformes
Family:Aspredinidae
Genus:Xyliphius
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