👉 Odontophorus is a type of fish in the family Theripalaeichthys, which includes some of the most common species found in freshwater ecosystems worldwide. This particular fish belongs to the genus "Odontophorus" and is commonly known as the "fish of the desert." It is characterized by its long, slender body with a pointed snout and a distinctive, rounded shell that resembles a small iguana. Odontophorus are native to various parts of the world