| Ageneiosus magoi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Auchenipteridae |
| Genus: | Ageneiosus |
| Species: | A. magoi |
| Binomial name | |
| Ageneiosus magoi | |
Ageneiosus magoi is a species of driftwood catfish of the family Auchenipteridae. It occurs only in the Orinoco Basin. [1] [2]
The driftwood catfishes are catfishes of the family Auchenipteridae. The two genera of the former family Ageneiosidae have been placed here, resulting in a grouping of about 125 species in about 22 genera.
Pygidianops is a genus of pencil catfishes native to South America.
Francisco Mago Leccia (“Mago”) was born in Tumeremo, Bolívar State, Venezuela on May 21, 1931 and died in Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela on February 27, 2004. Mago was a distinguished Venezuelan ichthyologist who specialized in electric fish of the rivers and lagoons of South America, particularly of Venezuela. His education was Docent in Biology and Chemistry graduate from the “Instituto Pedagógico de Caracas”,, Master of Sciences from the University of Miami, Florida, U.S.A., Doctor in Sciences from Universidad Central de Venezuela. His Doctoral Thesis was entitled: “Los peces Gymnotiformes de Venezuela: un estudio preliminar para la revisión del grupo en la América del Sur”.
Entomocorus is a genus of catfishes of the family Auchenipteridae.
Ageneiosus is a genus of driftwood catfishes found mostly in South America with one species extending into Central America.
Trachelyopterus is a genus of driftwood catfishes. They have been found in South American environments, including Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, and several places in Brazil. They have a body pattern that follows bilateral symmetry and reproduce sexually. In terms of sensory systems, Trachelypterus’ have autoliths for hearing and lens eyes for seeing; they also have capabilities of electroreception. The size and appearance of different species within the Trachelyopterus genus varies, with sizes ranging from 5.5 inches in T. albicrux to 7.9 inches in T. insignis to 8.4 inches in T. lucenai. These small catfishes are marketed towards aquariums.
Anadoras regani is a species of thorny catfish found in the Oyapock and Amazon basins of Brazil, French Guiana, and Colombia. This species grows to a length of 11.0 centimetres (4.3 in) SL. The IUCN Red List considers it a junior synonym of Anadoras weddellii.
Centromochlus is a genus of fish in the family Auchenipteridae native to South America.
Spinipterus is a genus of catfishes of the family Auchenipteridae.
Ageneiosus inermis, the mandubé, is a species of driftwood catfish of the family Auchenipteridae. It can be found throughout South America, from Colombia and Venezuela to Uruguay and northern Argentina.
Ageneiosus militaris is a species of driftwood catfish of the family Auchenipteridae. It can be found in the La Plata River basin in South America.
Ageneiosus pardalis is a species of driftwood catfish of the family Auchenipteridae. It can be found in the Maracaibo Lake.
Ageneiosus polystictus is a species of driftwood catfish of the family Auchenipteridae. It can be found on the Amazon basin.
Ageneiosus ucayalensis is a species of driftwood catfish of the family Auchenipteridae. It can be found in South America.
Ageneiosus uranophthalmus is a species of driftwood catfish of the family Auchenipteridae. It can be found on the Amazon basin.
Ageneiosus vittatus is a species of driftwood catfish of the family Auchenipteridae. It can be found in the Amazon basin and the Orinoco River.
Trachelyopterus insignis is a species of catfish from the freshwater driftwood catfish family, Auchenipteridae. It is commonly found in rivers of northern South America, where it is called the chivo, the rengue, or the doncella.
Glanidium albescens is a species of driftwood catfish in the family Auchenipteridae. It is found in the Das Velhas River basin in Brazil.
Glanidium ribeiroi is a species of driftwood catfish in the family Auchenipteridae. It is found in the Iguaçu River basin in South America.
Glanidium catharinensis is a species of driftwood catfish in the family Auchenipteridae. It is found in the Tubarão River basin in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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