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    Scientific NameBunocephalus aleuropsis    Cope, 1870
    Common Name
    Type LocalityPebas, eastern Ecuador [= eastern Peru].
    Synonym(s)Bunocephalus melas, Dysichthys aleuropsis
    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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    Size91mm or 3.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionSouth America
    Amazon, Upper Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there)
    Orinoco (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.
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceProceedings of the American Philosophical Society v. 11, pp 568.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)