Physopyxis ananas
| Physopyxis ananas | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Doradidae |
| Genus: | Physopyxis |
| Species: | P. ananas
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| Binomial name | |
| Physopyxis ananas Sousa & Rapp Py-Daniel, 2005
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Physopyxis ananas is a species of thorny catfish found in the lowlands of the Essequibo and Amazon basins. It is found in the countries of Brazil, Guyana, Peru and Venezuela. This species grows to a length of 2.2 centimetres (0.87 in) SL. They prefer to live in submerged organic litter in shallow waters.
References
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Physopyxis ananas". FishBase. December 2011 version.
- ^ Salvador, G.N. (2023). "Physopyxis ananas". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T49829599A160189527. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T49829599A160189527.en. Retrieved 1 November 2025.