Schilbeidae is a family of catfishes native to Africa and Asia.[1] These fish tend to swim in open water.[2]
| Schilbeidae | |
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| Schilbe mystus | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Schilbeidae Bleeker, 1858 |
| Genera[1] | |
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Eutropiichthys Bleeker, 1862 | |
Schilbid catfishes usually have dorsal fins with a short base and a spine, but Parailia lack a dorsal fin altogether. Most species also possess an adipose fin. The base of the anal fin is very long. There are usually four pairs of barbels. Several species lack anal fins.[2]
The family name is sometimes spelled Schilbidae in scientific literature.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Wang, J.; Lu, B.; Zan, R.; Chai, J.; Ma, W.; Jin, W.; Duan, R.; Luo, J.; Murphy, R.W.; Xiao, H.; Chen, Z. (2016). "Phylogenetic Relationships of Five Asian Schilbid Genera Including Clupisoma (Siluriformes: Schilbeidae)". PLOS ONE. 11 (1): e0145675. Bibcode:2016PLoSO..1145675W. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0145675. PMC 4713424. PMID 26751688.
- ^ a b c Nelson, J.S. (2006). Fishes of the World. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 0-471-25031-7.
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