| Apistoloricaria | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Subfamily: | Loricariinae |
| Tribe: | Loricariini |
| Genus: | Apistoloricaria Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1986 |
| Type species | |
| Apistoloricaria condei Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1986 | |
Apistoloricaria is a genus of armored catfishes native to South America.
The genus name comes from the Greek apisto meaning uncertain and the Latin lorica or loricare meaning cuirass or corslet of leather. Apistoloricaria is not well diagnosed and upon further examination, may prove to be a synonym of Rhadinoloricaria . [1]
There are currently four recognized species in this genus: [2]
Representatives of this genus are distributed in the upper Amazon and Orinoco drainages, along the Atlantic slope of the Andes. [1]
These fish range from 10–14 centimetres (4–5.5 in) SL. [2] In members of this genus and other closely related genera, the body is strongly depressed and the pelvic fins are used for locomotion, enabling these fish to appear to “walk” on the substrate. [1] Sexual dimorphism is apparent through differentiated lip structure. The lip surfaces of the male are rather papillose while those of the female are filamentous. [1]
These species are abdomino-lip brooders; eggs are laid in a single layered mass, and are attached to the surface of the lower lip and abdomen of the male. [1]
Acanthicus is a genus of large, South American suckermouth armored catfishes native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins, and possibly in Guyana. The name Acanthicus is derived from the Greek, akanthikos meaning thorny, spiny. Fish of this genus are known as lyre-tail plecos. These species are found in large rivers, primarily in areas with a rocky bottom and a moderate or strong current.
Aspidoras is a genus of catfishes of the family Callichthyidae from Brazil.
Rineloricaria is a genus of freshwater tropical catfish belonging to the family Loricariidae. They are commonly called whiptail catfish because of the long filament that grows out of the tip of the caudal fin that is characteristic of the genus. With the exception of R. altipinnis from Panama, they are native to the rivers of northern and central South America. Some species are regularly seen in the aquarium trade.
Hypancistrus is a genus of loricariid catfish originating from the Amazon basin in South America. Unlike many of the other Loricariids, however, some Hypancistrus species are more carnivorous and enjoy meat in their diet. Hypancistrus species are popular aquarium fish, including such popular fish as the zebra pleco and Queen Arabesque pleco.
Loricariinae is a subfamily of the family Loricariidae of catfish. This subfamily is divided into two tribes and about 30 genera. They are mainly native to freshwater habitats in South America, but there are also several species in Panama and a single (Fonchiiichthys) in Costa Rica.
Spectracanthicus is a genus of suckermouth armored catfish endemic to the Tapajós, Xingu and Tocantins river basins in Brazil where often found in fast-flowing waters. The largest species in the genus reaches up to 13 cm (5.1 in) in standard length. They feed on algae and small invertebrates.
Exastilithoxus is a small genus of suckermouth armored catfish native to South America.
Brochiloricaria is a small genus of armored catfishes native to South America.
Crossoloricaria is a genus of armored catfish native to South America with one species ranging into Central America.
Ixinandria steinbachi is the only species in the genus Ixinandria of catfish of the family Loricariidae.
Loricariichthys is a genus of catfishes of the family Loricariidae.
Loricaria is a genus of armored catfish native to South America.
Lamontichthys is a genus of armored catfishes native to South America.
Sturisomatichthys is a genus of armored catfishes native to Central and South America.
Paraloricaria is a genus of armored catfishes native to South America.
Dasyloricaria is a genus of armored catfishes native to Central and South America. The distribution of these species includes the northwestern South America on the Pacific slope of Colombia and Panama. Its distribution is restricted to the Pacific slope of the Andes, which is a unique pattern of distribution within the subfamily.
Pseudohemiodon is a genus of armored catfishes native to South America.
Lithoxus is a genus of suckermouth armored catfishes native to tropical South America.
Leporacanthicus is a genus of suckermouth armored catfishes native to South America.
Guyanancistrus is a genus of suckermouth armored catfishes.
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