Apionichthys rosai
| Apionichthys rosai | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Carangiformes |
| Suborder: | Pleuronectoidei |
| Family: | Achiridae |
| Genus: | Apionichthys |
| Species: | A. rosai |
| Binomial name | |
| Apionichthys rosai R. T. C. Ramos, 2003 | |
Apionichthys rosai is a species of sole in the family Achiridae.[2] It was described by Robson Tamar da Costa Ramos in 2003. It is found in the Amazon River. It reaches a maximum standard length of 3.5 cm (1.4 in).[2]
The species epithet "rosai" was given in honour of Ricardo de Sousa Rosa, a marine scientist at the Federal University of Paraíba in Brazil.[2]
References
- ↑ Frederico, R.G. (2021). "Apionichthys rosai". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T49829505A144936739. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T49829505A144936739.en. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Apionichthys rosai". FishBase. July 2019 version.