Sturisomatichthys aureum

Sturisomatichthys aureum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Sturisomatichthys
Species:
S. aureum
Binomial name
Sturisomatichthys aureum
(Steindachner, 1900)
Synonyms
  • Loricaria aurea
  • Sturisoma aureum
  • Sturisomatichthys aureus

Sturisomatichthys aureum, also known by several common names, including whiptail (English), Gylden Størmalle (Danish), Helikoptermal (Swedish), and Stoerwels (German), is a species of armored catfish endemic to Colombia. It grows to a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) in standard length. The species can be found in the aquarium trade. Its specific name, aureus, refers to its coloration, which can appear golden.[1]

Distribution

Sturisomatichthys aureum occurs in the Magdalena, San Jorge and Cesar River basins, along with their tributaries. It is believed to be replaced downstream by another Sturisoma species.[2]

References

  1. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2023). "Sturisomatichthys aureum". FishBase.
  2. ^ "Sturisomatichthys aureus • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog". www.planetcatfish.com. Retrieved 2022-06-05.


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