Synonyms Salmo falcatus Bloch, 1794; Salmo pulverulentus Linnaeus, 1758; Xiphorhamphus ferox Günther, 1863 Etymology The species name ‘falcatus’ is derived from the Latin word ‘falcatus’, which means ‘sickle-shaped’. It is believed that this name refers to the unique shape of the caudal fin of the fish, which resembles the curved blade of a sickle. This distinctive caudal fin, […]
Synonyms Piabuca spilurus Günther, 1864; Iguanodectes tenuis Cope, 1872 Etymology Iguanodectes: from the Taino iwana, meaning ‘lizard’, and Ancient Greek déktés, meaning ‘biter’. spilurus: from the Ancient Greek σπῖλος (spilos), meaning ‘spot’, and οὐρά (oura), meaning ‘tail’, in reference to the dark marking on the caudal-fin. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Iguanodectidae Distribution This species is found across a vast region encompassing the Amazon, Orinoco, […]