Lophiosilurus
1 species
Lophiosilurus alexandri is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes) of the family Pseudopimelodidae, and the only species of the monotypic genus Lophiosilurus.
This fish originates from the São Francisco River in Brazil. Here, it is commonly known as pacamã. It prefers lentic habitats. This species has been introduced into the Doce River basin, but its effect on the native species has not been studied.
Lophiosilurus alexandri is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes) of the family Pseudopimelodidae, and the only species of the monotypic genus Lophiosilurus.
This fish originates from the São Francisco River in Brazil. Here, it is commonly known as pacamã. It prefers lentic habitats. This species has been introduced into the Doce River basin, but its effect on the native species has not been studied.
