Acanthobunocephalus scruggsi
| Acanthobunocephalus scruggsi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Aspredinidae |
| Genus: | Acanthobunocephalus
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| Species: | A. scruggsi
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| Binomial name | |
| Acanthobunocephalus scruggsi Carvalho & Reis, 2020
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Acanthobunocephalus scruggsi is a species of banjo catfish found in the tributaries of the lower Purus River.[1][2][3] Due to gold mining in the region, the species could become more critically endangered and possibly even be driven into extinction.[4]
They have fewer
pectoral fins, two on their dorsal fins, five on their pelvic fins, four or five on their anal fins, and nine on their caudal fins; other Asprinids (banjo catfish) have at least five (pectoral), at least three (dorsal), six (pelvic), six or more (anal), and ten or more (caudal, with a few other exceptions.[2] It is a very small species, measuring only 2.2 cm in length at maximum.[4] In colour, it is mostly dark brown to black, with some lighter regions, such as the underside and the tips of the fins.[2]
The species is named after the American banjo player Earl Scruggs.[2]
References
- ^ "Acanthobunocephalus scruggsi • Aspredinidae • Cat-eLog". www.planetcatfish.com. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
- ^ S2CID 219740702.
- ^ "CAS - Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes". researcharchive.calacademy.org. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
- ^ S2CID 239103603
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