Pseudolithoxus nicoi
| Pseudolithoxus nicoi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Pseudolithoxus |
| Species: | P. nicoi |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudolithoxus nicoi | |
Pseudolithoxus nicoi is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armoured catfishes, and the subfamily Hypostominae, the suckermouth catfishes.[2] This catfish is found in the Siapa River, a tributary of the Casiquiare canal, in Venezuela. The region where it is found is difficult to access and this species probably also occurs elsewhere in the Rio Negro basin and its range may extend into Brazil.[1] This species grows to a standard length of 11.4 cm (4.5 in).[3] The specific name honours Dr Leo G. Nico, an ichthyologist at the United States Geological Survey who collected most of the specimens.[4]
References
- 1 2 Armbruster, J.W. (2023). "Pseudolithoxus nicoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T176024557A176024585. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T176024557A176024585.en. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- 1 2 Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Pseudolithoxus". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Pseudolithoxus nicoi". FishBase. June 2026 version.
- ↑ Christopher Scharpf (17 July 2026). "Family LORICARIIDAE: Subfamily HYPOSTOMINAE Kner 1853 (Suckermouth Catfishes or Plecos)". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf. Retrieved 27 August 2026.