Xyliphius magdalenae

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Xyliphius magdalenae
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Aspredinidae
Genus: Xyliphius
Species:
X. magdalenae
Binomial name
Xyliphius magdalenae

Xyliphius magdalenae is a species of banjo catfish endemic to Colombia where it is found in the Magdalena River basin. It grows to a length of 8.0 cm.

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