Cat-eLog Right Pseudopimelodidae Right Rhyacoglanis

  • Rhyacoglanis variiHolotype, 67.1 mm SL
  • Rhyacoglanis variiHolotype, dorsal view
  • Rhyacoglanis variiHolotype, ventral view
  • Rhyacoglanis variiParatype, live
  • Rhyacoglanis variiPectoral-fin spine, dorsal view. Bar = 1.0 mm
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Scientific Name Rhyacoglanis varii   
Common Name
Etymology Rhyacoglanis, from the Greek rhyax = torrent + glanis = catfish; indicating a catfish inhabiting running waters in reference to the habitat of the genus. Gender masculine. 
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Identification Rhyacoglanis is distinguished from other Pseudopimelodidae by three synapomorphies: presence of a light blotch on the cheek; a connection between the middle of the dark caudal-fin stripe and the dark caudal-peduncle pigmentation; and 30-35 total vertebrae.
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Distribution
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tocantins, Upper Tocantins (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category Not Evaluated
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Last Update 2023 Feb 19 20:31 (species record created: 2023 Feb 19 20:31)