| Xyliphius melanopterus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Aspredinidae |
| Genus: | Xyliphius |
| Species: | X. melanopterus |
| Binomial name | |
| Xyliphius melanopterus | |
Xyliphius melanopterus is a species of banjo catfish found in Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, occurring in the upper Amazon and Orinoco River basins. It grows to a length of 14.7 centimeters.
