Gnathodolus Explained

Gnathodolus bidens is a species of headstander endemic to the Orinoco and Casiquiare rivers in Venezuela. It is the only member of its genus.

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.^[1]

Distribution

Gnathodolus bidens can be found in South America, Orinoco, Casiquiare rivers, and Venezuela.^{[1] [2]}

Biology

Gnathodolus bidens has the ability to breed once the pair is in a heavily dense and weeded area.^[1] This species serves as no threat to humans and they are considered to be harmless.^[3]

Classification

The taxonomic classification of Gnathodolus bidens is as follows:

• Kingdom : Animalia
• Phylum : Chordata
• Subphylum : Vertebrata
• Superclass : Osteichthyes
• Class : Actinopterygii
• Subclass : Neopterygii
• Infraclass : Teleostei
• Superorder : Ostariophysi
• Order : Characiformes
• Family : Anostomidae
• Subfamily : Anostominae
• Genus : Gnathodolus
• Species : Gnathodolus bidens^{[4] [5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gnathodolus bidens Myers, 1927. Fish Base. 28 June 2013.
2. Web site: Gnathodolus Bidens Myers, 1927. Search Fish. 28 June 2013.
3. Web site: Gnathodolus bidens Myers, 1927. Discover Life. 28 June 2013.
4. Web site: Gnathodolus bidens Myers, 1927. ITIS Standard Report Page. 28 June 2013.
5. Web site: Gnathodolus bidens. Animal Diversity Web. 28 June 2013.
6. Web site: Gnathodolus bidens Myers 1927 . https://archive.today/20130629092326/http://www.fishwise.co.za/Default.aspx?TabID=110&SpecieConfigId=201820 . dead . 29 June 2013 . Fish Wise . 28 June 2013 .