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Cetopsis Candiru
''Cetopsis candiru'', also known as candiru, candiru açú, candiru cobra or canero, is a carnivorous species of Cetopsidae, whale catfish found in the Amazon basin of Peru, Brazil and Bolivia. Similar to ''Cetopsis coecutiens'', ''Cetopsis candiru'' is a large species of the genus ''Cetopsis'' and a widespread scavenger, known for its voracious feeding and the habit of burrowing into the carcasses of dead animals and humans. Despite its name, it is not closely related to the Hematophagy, bloodsucking Candiru (fish), Candiru (''Vandellia cirrhosa''). Names They are known by multiple names across their range. In Bolivia they are called "Canero" or just "Candiru". The term "Canero" is also used in Peru. Candiru açú is also used on occasion, however according to some researchers this name is primarily used for other species of the genus ''Cetopsis'' including ''C. coecutiens'' and ''C. gobioides''. Alternatively the name "candiru cobra" is also used. The name Candiru is shared by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cetopsis
''Cetopsis'' is a genus of catfishes ( order Siluriformes) of the family Cetopsidae. Taxonomy ''Cetopsis'' is one of four genera in the subfamily Cetopsinae within the family Cetopsidae. ''Cetopsis'' is greatly expanded from when it only included ''C. coecutiens''. A number of genera were synonymized with ''Cetopsis'' to retain monophyly of cetopsine genera without erecting many new ones. Information on some species is limited due to lack of specimens. ''C. caiapo'', ''C. jurubidae'', ''C. sarcodes'', and ''C. umbrosa'' are only known from a single specimen each, ''C. starnesi'' is only known from two specimens, ''C. parma'' is only known from four, and ''C. sandrae'' from only six specimens. Distribution ''Cetopsis'' species are found in major freshwater rivers draining to the east and west of South America, including the Amazon, Atrato, Madeira, Magdalena, Orinoco, Tocantins, and other rivers in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Description ''Cetopsis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
