- Source: Schizodon borellii
Schizodon borellii is a fish in the family Anostomidae from South America.
The fish is named in honor of zoologist Alfonso Borelli (1857-1943), Università di Torino. Borelli led three expeditions into the interior of South America and collected the type specimen of this species along with many other animals.
Description
Schizodon borellii can grow to 40 cm (16 in) standard length.
Distribution
It is found in the Paraguay River basin in Argentina and Brazil.