"punk" catfish among new species found in venezuela

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[qoute]CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Scientists studying an unspoiled jungle river wilderness in Venezuela on Thursday announced the discovery of 10 new fish species, including a red-tailed tiddler, a "punk" catfish with a spiky head and a piranha that eats fruit as well as flesh.

wow a punk catfish do u have any pictures

Disappointed by the lack of pictures but it is still very impressive. It just goes to show you how little we truly know about the world around us.

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a pirahna that eats fruit??? a catfish with spikes??? jeez!

10 new species....i bet if they looked some more they'd find some more!

very interesting and cool.