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Doradidae
The Doradidae are a family of catfishes also known as thorny catfishes, raphael catfishes or talking catfishes. These fish are native to South America, primarily the Amazon basin and the Guianas. Doradids are omnivorous. Taxonomy As of 2007, 31 genera and 78 species are in this family. '' Wertheimeria'' is considered to be the sister taxon to all other doradids. This family is monophyletic and contains the subfamilies Doradinae, Astrodoradinae and Wertheimerinae.Birindelli, J.L.O. (2014): Phylogenetic relationships of the South American Doradoidea (Ostariophysi: Siluriformes). ''Neotropical Ichthyology 12(3): 451-564''. The Astrodoradinae contain the genera '' Amblydoras'', '' Anadoras'', '' Astrodoras'', ''Hypodoras'', '' Merodoras'', '' Physopyxis'', and '' Scorpiodoras''. Distribution Doradids occur in most South American basins, though they are absent from the Pacific Coast drainages and from coastal drainages south of the Río de la Plata. About 70% of the valid species o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodoras
''Leptodoras'' is a genus of thorny catfishes native to South America. Taxonomy ''Leptodoras'' is a monophyletic genus based on the single unique characteristic: presence of an infranuchal scute. This scute is the first in a series of well-developed midlateral scutes characteristic of most doradids. It is one of the most derived genera within the clade of fimbriate-barbel doradids. The most closely related genus to ''Leptodoras'' is '' Anduzedoras''. This genus includes eleven species, making it the largest doradid genus. There has been taxonomic confusion due to similarities of some species with each other and members of other genera. Misunderstood distributions and identities of some species added to this confusion. Most species were described from small geographic areas without information on their potential distributions. Also, specimens have been rare in museums until recently. An assessment in 2005 diagnosed ''Leptodoras'' and its seven species while describing three new s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merodoras
''Merodoras nheco'' is species of freshwater ray-finned fish, it is the only species in the genus ''Merodoras'' of the catfish (order Siluriformes) family Doradidae. Taxonomy ''Merodoras'' and its type species ''M. nheco'' were described in 2007. It belongs to the subfamily Astrodoradinae. This genus is most closely related to '' Amblydoras''. Distribution and habitat ''Merodoras nheco'' inhabits a flooded portion of the upper Paraguay River basin in western Brazil called the ''Pantanal Matogrossense''. Here it lives in the lentic lakes in flooded areas. Appearance and anatomy ''M. nheco'' is like other doradids. It has three pairs of barbels (one pair maxillary, two pairs mental), strong dorsal and pectoral fin spines. ''M. nheco'' is differentiated from all other doradids by having its scutes with thorns directed ventrally in adults, and from all doradids except '' Physopyxis cristata'' by having an incomplete lateral line. It has a smooth dorsal fin spine, as opposed to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astrodoras
''Astrodoras'' is a monotypic genus with the only species ''Astrodoras asterifrons'' of catfish (order Siluriformes) family Doradidae. This species originates from the Amazon basin of Bolivia and Brazil and reaches a length of about SL. This genus is the type genus In biological taxonomy, the type genus is the genus which defines a biological family and the root of the family name. Zoological nomenclature According to the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, "The name-bearing type of a nominal f ... of the subfamily Astrodoradinae. References Doradidae Monotypic fish genera Fish of Bolivia Fish of Brazil Fish of the Amazon basin Taxa named by Pieter Bleeker Taxa named by Rudolf Kner {{Doradidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Platydoras Armatulus
''Platydoras'' is a small genus of thorny catfishes native to freshwater habitats in subtropical and tropical South America. Species There are currently five recognized species in this genus: * '' Platydoras armatulus'' (Valenciennes, 1840) (Southern striped raphael) * '' Platydoras brachylecis'' Piorski, Garavello, Arce H. & Sabaj Pérez, 2008 * ''Platydoras birindellii'' Sousa et al., 2018 * ''Platydoras costatus'' (Linnaeus, 1758) (Raphael catfish) * ''Platydoras hancockii'' (Valenciennes Valenciennes (, also , , ; nl, label=also Dutch, Valencijn; pcd, Valincyinnes or ; la, Valentianae) is a commune in the Nord department, Hauts-de-France, France. It lies on the Scheldt () river. Although the city and region experienced a s ..., 1840) References Doradidae Fish of South America Catfish genera Taxa named by Pieter Bleeker Freshwater fish genera {{Doradidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doras
''Doras'' is a genus of thorny catfishes native to tropical South America. Species There are currently five recognized species in this genus (three species - ''D. eigenmanni'', ''D. fimbriatus'' and ''D. punctatus'' have recently been moved to the new genus '' Ossancora''):Birindelli, J.L.O. & Sabaj Pérez, M. (2011): "''Ossancora'', new genus of thorny catfish (Teleostei: Siluriformes: Doradidae) with description of one new species". ''Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia'', 161: 117-152. * ''Doras carinatus'' (Linnaeus, 1766) * ''Doras higuchii'' Sabaj Pérez & Birindelli, 2008 * ''Doras micropoeus'' ( C. H. Eigenmann, 1912) * ''Doras phlyzakion'' Sabaj Pérez & Birindelli, 2008 * ''Doras zuanoni'' Sabaj Pérez & Birindelli, 2008 Fossil species * †''Doras dioneae'' Sabaj Pérez, Aguilera & Lundberg, 2007 (Miocene The Miocene ( ) is the first geological epoch of the Neogene Period and extends from about (Ma). The Miocene was named by S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Platydoras
''Platydoras'' is a small genus of thorny catfishes native to freshwater habitats in subtropical and tropical South America. Species There are currently five recognized species in this genus: * ''Platydoras armatulus'' (Valenciennes, 1840) (Southern striped raphael) * '' Platydoras brachylecis'' Piorski, Garavello, Arce H. & Sabaj Pérez, 2008 * ''Platydoras birindellii'' Sousa et al., 2018 * ''Platydoras costatus'' (Linnaeus, 1758) (Raphael catfish) * ''Platydoras hancockii'' (Valenciennes Valenciennes (, also , , ; nl, label=also Dutch, Valencijn; pcd, Valincyinnes or ; la, Valentianae) is a commune in the Nord department, Hauts-de-France, France. It lies on the Scheldt () river. Although the city and region experienced a s ..., 1840) References Doradidae Fish of South America Catfish genera Taxa named by Pieter Bleeker Freshwater fish genera {{Doradidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ossancora
''Ossancora'' is a genus of thorny catfish native to tropical South America South America is a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere at the northern tip of the continent. It can also be described as the southe .... Species There are currently four species considered to belong to this genus:Birindelli, J.L.O. & Sabaj Pérez, M. (2011): Ossancora, ''new genus of thorny catfish (Teleostei: Siluriformes: Doradidae) with description of one new species.'' Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 161: 117-15/ref> * '' Ossancora asterophysa'' Birindelli & Sabaj Pérez, 2011 * '' Ossancora eigenmanni'' ( Boulenger, 1895) * '' Ossancora fimbriatus'' ( Kner, 1855) * '' Ossancora punctatus'' ( Kner, 1853) References Doradidae Fish of South America Catfish genera Freshwater fish genera {{Doradidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithodoras
''Lithodoras dorsalis'', the rock-bacu, is the only species in the genus ''Lithodoras'' of the catfish ( order Siluriformes) family Doradidae. This species originates from the Amazon basin in Brazil and estuaries near Cayenne, French Guiana French Guiana ( or ; french: link=no, Guyane ; gcr, label=French Guianese Creole, Lagwiyann ) is an overseas departments and regions of France, overseas department/region and single territorial collectivity of France on the northern Atlantic .... These fish feed on the leaves of macrophytes. When the forests are flooded, they feed exclusively on fruits and seeds, acting as an agent of seed dispersal. Reproduction occurs once a year and juveniles are often seen in large numbers in the estuary of the Amazon. These fish reach a length of TL and a weight of up to . References Doradidae Fish of South America Fish of Brazil Fish of the Amazon basin Taxa named by Pieter Bleeker Monotypic ray-finned fish genera Catfish genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hassar (fish)
''Hassar'' is a genus of thorny catfishes native to South America. Species There are currently five recognized species in this genus: * '' Hassar affinis'' (Steindachner, 1881) * '' Hassar gabiru'' Birindelli, Fayal & Wosiacki, 2011 * '' Hassar orestis'' (Steindachner, 1875) * ''Hassar shewellkeimi'' Sabaj Pérez & Birindelli, 2013Sabaj Pérez, M.H. & Birindelli, J.L.O. (2013): ''Hassar shewellkeimi'', a new species of thorny catfish (Siluriformes: Doradidae) from the upper Tapajós basin, Brazil. ''Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 162: 133-156.'' * ''Hassar wilderi'' Kindle, 1895 Description Like other doradids, ''Hassar'' species have a row of scutes on each side of their body, though they are more subdued. ''Hassar'' species grow to approximately 15.7–25.0 centimetres (6.2–9.8 in) SL. In the aquarium ''Hassar'' species are very rarely imported for the aquarium An aquarium (plural: ''aquariums'' or ''aquaria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franciscodoras
''Franciscodoras marmoratus'' is the only species in the genus ''Franciscodoras'' of the catfish (order Siluriformes) family Doradidae. This species is endemic to Brazil where it is found in the São Francisco River The São Francisco River (, ) is a large river in Brazil. With a length of , it is the longest river that runs entirely in Brazilian territory, and the fourth longest in South America and overall in Brazil (after the Amazon, the Paraná and t ... basin and reaches a length of TL. References Doradidae Monotypic freshwater fish genera Catfish genera Fish of South America Fish of Brazil Endemic fauna of Brazil Fish described in 1874 Taxa named by Carl H. Eigenmann {{Doradidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypodoras
''Hypodoras forficulatus'' is the only species in the genus ''Hypodoras'' of the catfish (order Siluriformes) family Doradidae. This species is endemic to Peru where it is found in the upper Amazon basin The Amazon basin is the part of South America drained by the Amazon River and its tributaries. The Amazon drainage basin covers an area of about , or about 35.5 percent of the South American continent. It is located in the countries of Bolivi ... and reaches a length of SL. References Doradidae Fish of South America Freshwater fish of Peru Fish of the Amazon basin Taxa named by Carl H. Eigenmann Monotypic freshwater fish genera Catfish genera {{Doradidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centrochir
''Centrochir crocodili'' is the only species in the genus ''Centrochir'' of the catfish (order Siluriformes) family Doradidae. This species is endemic to Colombia where it is found in the Magdalena River The Magdalena River ( es, Río Magdalena, ; less commonly ) is the main river of Colombia, flowing northward about through the western half of the country. It takes its name from the biblical figure Mary Magdalene. It is navigable through much of ... basin and reaches a length of SL. References Doradidae Endemic fauna of Colombia Freshwater fish of Colombia Magdalena River Fish described in 1829 Taxa named by Louis Agassiz Taxa named by Alexander von Humboldt Monotypic freshwater fish genera Monotypic ray-finned fish genera Catfish genera {{Doradidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |