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New Catfish Species Discovered
By Angela Messina, April 12, 2012 @ 11:33 AM (EST)
Source: National Geographic
Source: National Geographic
Scientists from DePaul University discovered a unique new species of armored catfish in an Ecuadorian river.
Most interestingly, scientists believe that the new species, named Cordylancistrus santarosensis, may be a “missing link” between two other kinds of armored catfish.
The Cordylancistrus santarosensis lacks armored head plates on the sides of its head, while other species of Cordylancistrus have head plates. A related genus, the Chaetostoma, lacks armor on its snout. Scientists now believe this could be the link between the two different types of catfish.
See photographs and read more in the National Geographic article.
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