Conorhynchos

Conorhynchos conirostris is a monotypic genus of catfish (order Siluriformes).

Conorhynchos
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Siluriformes
Superfamily:	Pimelodoidea
Family:	incertae sedis
Genus:	Conorhynchos Bleeker, 1858
Species:	C. conirostris
Binomial name
Conorhynchos conirostris (Valenciennes, 1840)
Synonyms
Conorhynchus conirostris (Valenciennes, 1840) Conorhynchus glaber Steindachner, 1877 Conorynchus conirostris (Valenciennes, 1840) Pimelodus conirostris Valenciennes, 1840

The spelling of the generic name has been confused; it is currently valid as Conorhynchos as described by Pieter Bleeker in 1858.^[2] This catfish has unknown relationships. It does not appear to be assignable to any family and is placed incertae sedis.^[2] However, it has been grouped into the superfamily Pimelodoidea due to molecular evidence.^[3]

Conorhynchos conirostris is endemic to the São Francisco River in Brazil and is considered a symbol of the river.^[4] This fish can reach 53.5 centimetres (21.1 in) in standard length^[5] and 13 kilograms (29 lb) in weight.^[4] This fish is of commercial interest,^[4] and is considered threatened by Brazil's Ministry of the Environment.^[6]