Habitat: Species
of the genus are adaptable to different freshwater
habitats, including ponds, ditches, burrow pits along
roads and dammed areas. Etymology:
The genus name Trachelyopterus: meaning trachelos,
neck; pterus, fin, presumably referring to the elevated
nape of T. coriaceus, which gives the appearance
that dorsal fin originates at the neck region. The
specific name ceratophysus: ceratos, horn;
physus, bladder, referring to two horn-shaped diverticula
at terminal end of swim bladder.
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
Auchenipterus ceratophysus
Family:
Auchenipteridae
Distribution:
South America:Paraná, Guaporé, Branco and
Negro River basins: Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia.
Type locality: Matogrosso am Rio
Guaporé, Rio Branco, und Rio Negro.
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