Panaqolus dentex

Panaqolus dentex
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Panaqolus
Species:
P. dentex
Binomial name
Panaqolus dentex
(Günther, 1868)[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Chaetostomus dentex Günther, 1868
  • Panaque dentex (Günther, 1868)

Panaqolus dentex is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armored catfishes, and the subfamily Hypostominae, the suckermouth catfishes.[2] This catfish is found in the Napo, Pastaza and Marañón drainages in Ecuador and Peru, and in the Ucayali River basin in Peru.[1] This species reaches a standard length of 8 cm (3.1 in).[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Velasquez, M. & Chocano, L. (2016). "Panaqolus dentex". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T58388003A58388038. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T58388003A58388038.en. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Panaqolus". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Panaqolus dentex". FishBase. June 2026 version.