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    Scientific NameEntomocorus benjamini    Eigenmann, 1917
    Common NamesSleeper Catfish
    Schlafwels (Germany)
    Type LocalitySan Joaquin, Bolivia.
    Synonym(s)
    Pronunciationent tow MOCK oh russ
    EtymologyEntomocorus: From the Greek, entome, meaning notch, and kopus, meaning helmet - "notched helmet". 
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    Size70mm or 2.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionSouth America
    Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Madeira (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 2020.
    Temperature24.0-27.0°C or 75.2-80.6°F (Show species within this range)
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceAnnals of the Carnegie Museum v. 11 (nos 3-4) (art. 14), pp 403, Pl. 41.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)