Rhinodoras


Rhinodoras is a genus of thorny catfishes native to South America.

Species

There are currently five recognized species in this genus:Rhinodoras armbrusteri Sabaj Pérez, 2008Rhinodoras boehlkei Glodek, Whitmire & Orcés-V., 1976Rhinodoras dorbignyi Rhinodoras gallagheri Sabaj Pérez, Taphorn & Castillo G., 2008Rhinodoras thomersoni Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1984

Fossil record

Rhinodoras has been identified in the fossil record from the late Miocene Urumaco Formation, Falcón State, Venezuela. R. thomersoni may have a minimum age of 8 million years.

Appearance and anatomy

Rhinodoras species are distinguished from other doradids by a unique combination of coloration and lip shape.