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Scientific NameBunocephalus doriae    Boulenger, 1902
Common NameBanjo Catfish
Type LocalityVilla Rica (Villarrica), Paraguay; Posadas, Río Paraná, Argentina.
Synonym(s)Bunocephalus doriai, Bunocephalus retropinnis, Dysichthys doriae
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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Size81mm or 3.2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
La Plata, Paraná, Paraguay (click on these areas to find other species found there)
La Plata, Paraná (click on these areas to find other species found there)
La Plata, Uruguay (click on these areas to find other species found there)
La Plata, Paraná, Middle Paraná, Bermejo (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.
Other ParametersInhabits clearwater streams with sandy to muddy bottom, up to 2.5 m deep, with water flow up to 50 cm/sec. Supposedly an air-breather that hides amidst plant debris on the bottom during the day.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceAnnals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 7) v. 9 (no. 52) (art. 47), pp 286.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)