Baryancistrus chrysolomus

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Baryancistrus chrysolomus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Baryancistrus
Species:
B. chrysolomus
Binomial name
Baryancistrus chrysolomus
Rapp Py-Daniel, Zuanon & Ribeiro de Oliveira, 2011
A specimen of B. chrysolomus in an aquarium

Baryancistrus chrysolomus[2] is a species of armored catfish from South America. It is endemic to the Xingu River basin in Brazil. Adults of the species are most frequently found under flat rocks on the river bottom in places with fine sediments, whereas juveniles are found under rocks in marginal areas near river banks. The species reaches 29.6 cm (11.7 in) in total length and feeds on the diatoms and invertebrate larvae associated with fine sediments such as sand.[3] It is present in the aquarium trade, where it is referred to as the mango pleco or by its L-number, L-047.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade (ICMBio) (2022). "Baryancistrus chrysolomus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T134694345A134694351. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T134694345A134694351.pt. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Baryancistrus chrysolomus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2022). "Baryancistrus chrysolomus" in FishBase. April 2022 version.
  4. ^ "Baryancistrus chrysolomus – Mango Pleco, L047 — Seriously Fish". Retrieved 2022-04-22.