Gnathodolus

Gnathodolus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Characiformes
Family: Anostomidae
Subfamily: Anostominae
Genus: Gnathodolus
Myers, 1927
Species:
G. bidens
Binomial name
Gnathodolus bidens
Myers, 1927

Gnathodolus is a monospecific genus of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Anostomidae, the toothed headstanders. The only species on the genus is Gnathodolus bidens, a species which is endemic to the Orinoco and Casiquiare rivers in Venezuela.

Environment

Gnathodolus bidens is known to be found in a freshwater environment within a benthopelagic depth range. This species is native to a tropical climate.

Distribution

Gnathodolus bidens can be found in South America, Orinoco, Casiquiare rivers, and Venezuela.

Biology

Gnathodolus bidens has the ability to breed once the pair is in a heavily dense and weeded area. This species serves as no threat to humans and they are considered to be harmless.

Classification

The taxonomic classification of Gnathodolus bidens is as follows:

References

  1. ↑ Frederico, R.G. (2022). "Gnathodolus bidens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T162694315A162694361. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T162694315A162694361.en. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
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  4. ↑ "Gnathodolus bidens Myers, 1927". Discover Life. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  5. ↑ "Gnathodolus bidens Myers, 1927". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  6. ↑ "Gnathodolus bidens". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  7. ↑ "Gnathodolus bidens Myers 1927". Fish Wise. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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