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Ancharius (fish)
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Ancharius, the Vaonas, is a small genus of catfishes (order Siluriformes) of the family Anchariidae.
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Ancharius | |
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Ancharius fuscus | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Siluriformes |
Family: | Anchariidae |
Genus: | Ancharius Steindachner, 1880 |
Type species | |
Ancharius fuscus Steindachner, 1880 |
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Ancharius has been variably placed in Mochokidae, Ariidae, and Anchariidae.[1] They are endemic to Madagascar.