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Physopyxis cristata

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Physopyxis cristata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Doradidae
Genus: Physopyxis
Species:
P. cristata
Binomial name
Physopyxis cristata

Physopyxis cristata is a species of thorny catfish endemic to Brazil where it is found in the Rio Negro basin. This species grows to a length of 2.27 centimetres (0.89 in) SL. This species prefers to live amongst submerged leaf litter.

References

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  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Physopyxis cristata". FishBase. December 2011 version.