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    Scientific NameBunocephalus chamaizelus    Eigenmann, 1912
    Common Name
    Type LocalityErukin, Guyana.
    Synonym(s)Dysichthys chamaizelus
    Pronunciationboon oh SEFF ah luss
    EtymologyBunocephalus: From the Greek bounos, meaning hill and kephale, meaning head; in reference to the bumps on the head of the fish, which is particularly marked in some species. 
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    Size37mm or 1.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionSouth America
    Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Essequibo (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Near Threatened
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceMemoirs of the Carnegie Museum v. 5 (no. 1), pp 127, Fig 24; Pl. 2 (fig. 1).
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    ARN ref:1.10.16.6764
    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)