- Prietella phreatophila
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Prietella phreatophila Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Siluriformes Family: Ictaluridae Genus: Prietella Species: P. phreatophila Binomial name Prietella phreatophila
Carranza, 1954The bagre de muzquiz or Mexican blindcat (Prietella phreatophila) is a species of catfish in the family Ictaluridae. It is endemic to Mexico.
This fish is pinkish white in color and has no eyes. It grows up to 9.2 centimeters in length. It lives only in Coahuila in the Rio Bravo drainage.[1]
References
- ^ Prietella phreatophila. Florida Museum of Natural History.
Source
- Contreras-Balderas, S. & Almada-Villela, P. 1996. Prietella phreatophila. 2011 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 August 2011.
Categories:- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Prietella
- Fauna of Mexico
- Siluriformes stubs
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