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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Bunocephalus colombianus Eigenmann, 1912 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Boca de Raspadura, Colombia. |
| Pronunciation | boon oh SEFF ah luss |
| Etymology | Bunocephalus: 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. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 130mm (5.1") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Atrato and Magdalena River basins. Colombia Caribbean Rivers, Magdalena (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) Colombia Pacific Rivers, Atrato (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ind. Univ. StudiesNo. 16 [sic No. 8] - pp10 |
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| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2004 Jul 10 00:00 (species record created: 2004 Jul 10 00:00) |
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