Conorhynchos

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Conorhynchos
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Superfamily: Pimelodoidea
Family: incertae sedis
Genus: Conorhynchos
Bleeker, 1858
Species:
C. conirostris
Binomial name
Conorhynchos conirostris
(Valenciennes, 1840)
Synonyms
  • Conorhynchus conirostris
    (Valenciennes, 1840)
  • Conorhynchus glaber
    Steindachner, 1877
  • Conorynchus conirostris
    (Valenciennes, 1840)
  • Pimelodus conirostris
    Valenciennes, 1840

Conorhynchos conirostris is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes).

The spelling of the generic name has been confused; it is currently valid as Conorhynchos as described by Pieter Bleeker in 1858.[1] This catfish has unknown relationships. It does not appear to be assignable to any family and is placed incertae sedis.[1] However, it has been grouped into the superfamily Pimelodoidea due to molecular evidence.[2]

Conorhynchos conirostris is

Ministry of the Environment.[5]

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