Orthospinus

Orthospinus franciscensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Characidae
Genus: Orthospinus
R. E. dos Reis, 1989
Species:
O. franciscensis
Binomial name
Orthospinus franciscensis

Orthospinus franciscensis is a species of characin endemic to Brazil, where it is found in the São Francisco River basin. It is the only member of its genus.

References

  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Orthospinus franciscensis". FishBase. October 2011 version.


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