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Scientific NameBunocephalus colombianus    Eigenmann, 1912
Common NameBanjo Catfish
Type LocalityBoca de Raspadura, Colombia.
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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Size115mm or 4.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Colombia Caribbean Rivers, Magdalena (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Colombia Caribbean Rivers, Atrato (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Data Deficient
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceIndiana University Studies No. 16 [sic No. 8], pp 10.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)