Sturisomatichthys dariensis
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Sturisomatichthys |
| Species: | S. dariensis |
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| Sturisomatichthys dariensis | |
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Sturisomatichthys dariensis is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armored catfishes, and the subfamily Loricariinae, the mailed catfishes.[2] This catfish is endemic to Panama where it occurs in the drainage system#s of the Tuira River.[1] This species attains a maximum length of 25.4 cm (10.0 in) and species in the genus Sturisomatichthys are known to be facultative air breathers.[3]
References
- 1 2 Lyons, T.J. (2020). "Sturisomatichthys dariensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T164694439A164695468. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T164694439A164695468.en. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- 1 2 3 Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Sturisomatichthys". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Sturisomatichthys dariensis". FishBase. November 2025 version.