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Pungasiodon belongs to the phylum ______.
Pungasiodon belongs to the phylum ______.
Chordata
The species Pungasiodon hypothalamus is commonly known as ______.
The species Pungasiodon hypothalamus is commonly known as ______.
Pungas
The family of Pungasiodon is ______.
The family of Pungasiodon is ______.
Pangasiidae
The body of Pungasiodon is described as being ______ and has a small head.
The body of Pungasiodon is described as being ______ and has a small head.
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Study Notes
Pungasiodon Characteristics
- Phylum: Chordata
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Class: Actinopterygii
- Order: Siluriformes
- Family: Pangasiidae
- Genus: Pungasiodon
- Species: hypophthalamus
Physical Description
- Body: Elongated, head small
- Skin: Scaleless
- Mouth: Terminal
- Jaws: Upper jaw slightly longer than lower jaw
- Fins: Dark gray to black, reddish pink strip along lateral line, 2nd fin strip below lateral line, dorsal fin rays normally developed
- Caudal Lobes: Dark strip on middle of anal fin
- Gill Rakers: Small, normally developed
Additional Notes
- Fin Formula: DIi6, Pli 12, V8-9, A 29-30
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Description
Test your knowledge on the unique features of Pungasiodon, a fascinating species from the Pangasiidae family. This quiz covers its classification, physical description, and additional notes regarding its morphology. Discover the intricacies of this scaleless fish with a focus on its fin formula and body structure.
