Physopyxis lyra

Physopyxis lyra
Physopyxis lyra, conventional and X-ray images
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Doradidae
Genus: Physopyxis
Species: P. lyra
Binomial name
Physopyxis lyra
Cope, 1872

Physopyxis lyra is a species of thorny catfish found in the Essequibo and Amazon basins. It occurs in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Guyana and Peru. This species grows to a length of 3.5 centimetres (1.4 in) SL. This species prefers to live amongst submerged organic debris.

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