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Lithoxus
''Lithoxus'' is a genus of suckermouth armored catfishes native to tropical South America. Taxonomy ''Lithoxus'' is supported as a monophyletic sister to '' Exastilithoxus''. Together, these two genera form a well-supported clade. Species There are currently eight recognized species in this genus: * '' Lithoxus boujardi'' So. Muller & Isbrücker, 1993 * '' Lithoxus bovallii'' (Regan, 1906) * '' Lithoxus jantjae'' Lujan, 2008 * '' Lithoxus lithoides'' C. H. Eigenmann, 1912 * '' Lithoxus pallidimaculatus'' Boeseman, 1982 * '' Lithoxus planquettei'' Boeseman, 1982 * '' Lithoxus stocki'' Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1990 * '' Lithoxus surinamensis'' Boeseman, 1982 Distribution ''Lithoxus'' range from the Oyapock drainage along the border between Brazil and French Guiana, through Suriname west to the Tacutu River along the border between Guyana and Brazil and south to the Uatama and Trombetas rivers of Brazil. Description ''Lithoxus'' contains some of the most dorsoventra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithoxus Lithoides
''Lithoxus lithoides'' is a species of armored catfish native to Guyana and Suriname where it is found in stony rivulets of the Essequibo and upper Correntyne River basins. It can be found clinging to rocks in rapidly moving water. This species grows to a length of SL. References * Ancistrini Fish described in 1912 Fish of Guyana Fish of Suriname {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithoxus Planquettei
''Lithoxus planquettei'' is a species of armored catfish endemic to French Guiana where it is found in stony rivulets of the Atlantic coastal drainages between the Maroni and the Kaw River The Kansas River, also known as the Kaw, is a river in northeastern Kansas in the United States. It is the southwesternmost part of the Missouri River drainage, which is in turn the northwesternmost portion of the extensive Mississippi River dr ... basin. This species grows to a length of SL. References * Ancistrini Fish of South America Fish of French Guiana Endemic fauna of French Guiana Fish described in 1982 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithoxus Pallidimaculatus
''Lithoxus pallidimaculatus'' is a species of armored catfish endemic Endemism is the state of a species being found in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found else ... to Suriname where it is found in stony rivulets of the Suriname River basin. This species grows to a length of SL. References * Ancistrini Fish of South America Fish of Suriname Endemic fauna of Suriname Fish described in 1982 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithoxus Surinamensis
''Lithoxus surinamensis'' is a species of armored catfish endemic to Suriname where it is found in stony rivulets of the Gran Rio Gran Rio (English: big river) is a river of Suriname. The Gran Rio joins with the Pikin Rio (English: small river) to form Suriname River. The river runs from the northern hills of the Eilerts de Haan Mountains. It has a stony bottom, forms man ... basin. This species grows to a length of SL. References * Ancistrini Fish of Suriname Endemic fauna of Suriname Fish described in 1982 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithoxus Jantjae
''Lithoxus jantjae'' is a species of armored catfish endemic to Venezuela where it occurs in the Ventuari River The Ventuari River is the largest tributary of the Orinoco in southern Venezuela. The Ventuari flows from south-central Venezuela in the Guiana Highlands southwest into the Orinoco River. It is long and its major tributary is the Manapiare River ... above the Tencua Falls. This species grows to a length of SL. References * Ancistrini Fish of Venezuela Endemic fauna of Venezuela Fish described in 2008 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithoxus Bovallii
''Lithoxus bovallii'' is a species of armored catfish endemic to Guyana where it occurs in stony rivulets in the Ireng River The Ireng River (or Maú River, generally used in Portuguese) forms part of Guyana's western border with Brazil. It flows through the valleys of the Pakaraima Mountains for most of its length. It is the only major river in Guyana which flows from ... basin. This species grows to a length of SL. References * Ancistrini Endemic fauna of Guyana Fish of Guyana Fish described in 1906 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithoxus Boujardi
''Lithoxus boujardi'' is a species of armored catfish endemic to French Guiana where it occurs in the Approuague and Oyapock River The Oyapock or Oiapoque (; ; ) is a long river in South America that forms most of the border between the French overseas department of French Guiana and the Brazilian state of Amapá. Course The Oyapock runs through the Guianan moist fores ... basins. ''L. boujardi'' frequents fast flowing waters of rivers and creeks with a rock or sand substrate. This species grows to a length of SL. References * Ancistrini Fish of South America Fish of French Guiana Endemic fauna of French Guiana Fish described in 1993 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithoxus Stocki
''Lithoxus stocki'' is a species of armored catfish endemic to French Guiana where it occurs in the Maroni and Mana River The Mana (russian: Ма́на) is a river in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, a right tributary of the Yenisey. The Mana has a length of and a basin area of . The Mana is a popular place of rafting tourism, mostly on the calm, easily passable part o ... basins. This species grows to a length of SL. References * Ancistrini Fish of South America Fish of French Guiana Endemic fauna of French Guiana Fish described in 1990 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loricariidae
The Loricariidae is the largest family of catfish (order Siluriformes), with 92 genera and just over 680 species. Loricariids originate from freshwater habitats of Costa Rica, Panama, and tropical and subtropical South America. These fish are noted for the bony plates covering their bodies and their suckermouths. Several genera are sold as " plecos", notably the suckermouth catfish, '' Hypostomus plecostomus'', and are popular as aquarium fish. Common names Members of the family Loricariidae are commonly referred to as loricariids, suckermouth armoured catfishes, or armoured catfish. The name " plecostomus", and its shortened forms "pleco" and "plec", are used for many Loricariidae, since ''Plecostomus plecostomus'' (now called '' Hypostomus plecostomus'') was one of the first loricariid species imported for the fish-keeping hobby. Some loricariids are not normally considered "plecostomus", such as '' Farlowella'' catfish. In their native range, these fish are known as ''casc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exastilithoxus
''Exastilithoxus'' is a small genus of suckermouth armored catfish native to South America. Species There are currently two recognized species in this genus: * '' Exastilithoxus fimbriatus'' ( Steindachner, 1915) * '' Exastilithoxus hoedemani'' Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1985 Appearance and anatomy ''Exastilithoxus'' species are small, cylindrical loricariids. These species exhibit a round lower lip with fleshy barbels. Color pattern is generally mottled and dark brown with paler areas under and just posterior to the dorsal fin. The abdomen is white, fins are mottled, and the ventral surface of the caudal peduncle is colored as the sides, but slightly lighter. Like other loricariids, the body is armored, however the abdomen is naked. Ecology ''Exastilithoxus'' species are unique among loricariids in that they subsist entirely on insect larva A larva (; plural larvae ) is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suriname
Suriname (; srn, Sranankondre or ), officially the Republic of Suriname ( nl, Republiek Suriname , srn, Ripolik fu Sranan), is a country on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, and Brazil to the south. At just under , it is the smallest sovereign state in South America. It has a population of approximately , dominated by descendants from the slaves and labourers brought in from Africa and Asia by the Dutch Empire and Republic. Most of the people live by the country's (north) coast, in and around its capital and largest city, Paramaribo. It is also one of the least densely populated countries on Earth. Situated slightly north of the equator, Suriname is a tropical country dominated by rainforests. Its extensive tree cover is vital to the country's efforts to mitigate climate change and maintain carbon negativity. A developing country with a relativel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tacutu River
The Takutu River (Takatu River, Tacutu River) is a river in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana and Roraima in Brazil. It forms part of the boundary between the two countries. The confluence of the Takutu and Uraricoera Rivers forms the Branco River. The Takutu River's sources almost link with those of the Essequibo River; in the rainy season, flooding links the Takutu to the Rupununi River, a tributary of the Essequibo. The Takutu River Bridge The Takutu River Bridge ( pt, Ponte do Rio Tacutu) is a bridge across the Takutu River, linking Lethem in Guyana to Bonfim in Brazil. It was completed in 2009 and opened on 31 July 2009. Its official inauguration was on 14 September 2009, in th ... establishes an all-weather road connection between Guyana and Brazil. Flooding of the Takutu effects the town of Lethem, the regional capital, and other settlements in the area such as St. Ignatius, Tabatinga, and Culvert City. The river experiences pollution in connection ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
