Conorhynchos
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Conorhynchos conirostris is a monotypic genus of catfish (order Siluriformes).
The spelling of the generic name has been confused; it is currently valid as Conorhynchos as described by Pieter Bleeker in 1858.[1] This catfish has unknown relationships. It does not appear to be assignable to any family and is placed incertae sedis.[1] However, it has been grouped into the superfamily Pimelodoidea due to molecular evidence.[2]
Conorhynchos conirostris is endemic to the São Francisco River in Brazil and is considered a symbol of the river.[3] This fish can reach Script error: No such module "convert". in standard length[4] and Script error: No such module "convert". in weight.[3] This fish is of commercial interest,[3] and is considered threatened by Brazil's Ministry of the Environment.[5]
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- ↑ ICMBio (Ministry of the Environment, Brazil): Portaria MMA nº 445, de 17 de dezembro de 2014 Script error: No such module "webarchive".. Lista de Especies Ameaçadas - Saiba Mais. Retrieved 1 December 2018.