Acrochordonichthys gyrinus

Acrochordonichthys gyrinus, the Falcate chameleon catfish, is a species of catfish of the family Akysidae. A detailed discussion of this species's relationship with the other members of its genus can be found on Acrochordonichthys.

Acrochordonichthys gyrinus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Akysidae
Genus: Acrochordonichthys
Species:
A. gyrinus
Binomial name
Acrochordonichthys gyrinus
Vidthayanon & Ng, 2003

This species is endemic to Thailand and is only known from the Yom River in the upper Chao Phraya River drainage.[1] It is known to live in tropical, freshwater areas.

References

  1. Ng, H.H. (2012). "Acrochordonichthys gyrinus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2012: e.T181144A1703095. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T181144A1703095.en. Retrieved 13 January 2018.


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