Agamyxis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Siluriformes |
Family: | Doradidae |
Subfamily: | Doradinae |
Genus: | Agamyxis Cope, 1878 |
Type species | |
Doras pectinifrons Cope, 1870
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Agamyxis is a genus of thorny catfishes.
There are currently two recognized species in this genus:[1]
This genus is found in tropical South America.
Both species reach about 15 centimetres (6 in) SL.[1] These species both appear very similar; A. albomaculatus might be slimmer, have more spots and a different pattern on its caudal fin.[2]
These catfish are able to make sounds by grinding their pectoral fin bones against their shoulder bones.[2] They can live for 17 years.[2]
Both species in this genus are popular in the aquarium trade.[citation needed]