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Loricariichthys derbyi

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Loricariichthys derbyi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Loricariichthys
Species:
L. derbyi
Binomial name
Loricariichthys derbyi
(Fowler, 1915)

Loricariichthys derbyi,[2] commonly known as Cari,[1] is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is endemic to Brazil, where it occurs in the Jaguaribe River basin. The species reaches 24.9 centimetres (9.8 in) in total length, can weigh up to at least 161 grams (5.7 oz), and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade (ICMBio) (2022). "Loricariichthys derbyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T186867A1819574. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T186867A1819574.pt. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  2. ^ "ITIS - Report: Loricariichthys derbyi". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2022). "Loricariichthys derbyi". FishBase.