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Scientific NameAcanthobunocephalus nicoi    Friel, 1995
Common Name
Type LocalityRío Sipapo, 200 m from Salto Remo, 4°34'N, 67°18'W, Venezuela.
Synonym(s)
EtymologyAcanthobunocephalus: From the Greek akanthos, meaning spine, and bunocephalus; in reference to the rigid, locking dorsal spine. 
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Size20mm or 0.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Orinoco, Upper Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Negro, Upper Negro, Casiquiare (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
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Temperature25.0-25.0°C or 77-77°F (Show species within this range)
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceIchthyological Exploration of Freshwaters v. 6 (no. 1), pp 90, Fig. 1.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)