Baryancistrus xanthellus
| Baryancistrus xanthellus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Baryancistrus |
| Species: | B. xanthellus |
| Binomial name | |
| Baryancistrus xanthellus Rapp Py-Daniel, Zuanon & R. R. de Oliveira, 2011 | |
Baryancistrus xanthellus is a species of armored catfish endemic to Brazil. It is a benthic fresh water fish that lives in the Volta Grande and Xingu River, as well as the area immediately above Belo Monte falls and the Iriri River. It reaches a length of 22.4 centimetres (8.8 in) SL. It appears in the aquarium trade, where it is typically referred to either by its associated L-numbers, which are L018, L081, L085, L177, LDA60, LDA116 or LDA117; or as the gold nugget pleco.
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