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Scientific NameBunocephalus erondinae    Cardoso, 2010
Common Name
Type LocalityPelotas, canal São Gonçalo, laguna dos Patos system, 31°46'18"S, 51°18'04"W, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil.
Synonym(s)
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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DistributionSouth America
Rio Grande Do Sul State Waters, Laguna dos Patos (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Lagoa Mirim, Tacuari (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Lagoa Mirim, Yaguaron (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceNeotropical Ichthyology v. 8 (no. 3), pp 608, Figs. 1, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)