Conorhynchos conirostris is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes).

The spelling of the generic name has been confused; it is currently valid as Conorhynchos as described by Pieter Bleeker in 1858.^[1] This catfish has unknown relationships. It does not appear to be assignable to any family and is placed incertae sedis.^[1] However, it has been grouped into the superfamily Pimelodoidea due to molecular evidence.^[2]

Conorhynchos conirostris originates from São Francisco River in Brazil and is considered a symbol of the river due to its endemism.^[3] This fish can reach until 100 centimetres (39 in) TL and 13 kilograms (29 lb) in weight.^[3] This fish is of commercial interest and is considered threatened by some sources.^[3]

References

1. ^ ^{a b}
2. ^ Sullivan, JP; Lundberg JG; Hardman M (2006). "A phylogenetic analysis of the major groups of catfishes (Teleostei: Siluriformes) using rag1 and rag2 nuclear gene sequences". Mol Phylogenet Evol. 41 (3): 636-62. 
3. ^ ^{a b c} (2002). "Biologia Reprodutiva do Pirá Conorhynchus conirostris Valenciennes, 1840 (Pisces: Pimelodidae) do Rio São Francisco, Região de Pirapora, Minas Gerais (Portuguese)" (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-06-04.

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