Kalyptodoras bahiensis explained

Kalyptodoras bahiensis is the only species in the genus Kalyptodoras of the catfish (order Siluriformes) family Doradidae. This species is endemic to Brazil where it is found in the Paraguaçu River in the northeast and reaches a length of 24.5cm (09.6inches) SL.

References

• Higuchi. H.. Britski, H.A. . Garavello, J.C. . 1990. Kalyptodoras bahiensis, a new genus and species of thorny catfish from northeastern Brazil (Siluriformes: Doradidae). Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwaters. 1. 3. 219–226.