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Scientific Name Bunocephalus doriae  Boulenger, 1902     
Common Name(s) None
Type Locality Villa Rica (Villarrica), Paraguay; Posadas, Río Paraná, Argentina.
Synonym(s) Bunocephalus retropinnis, Dysichthys doriae
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. 
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Size 81mm (3.2") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution South America: Paraguay-Paraná and Uruguay River basins.
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Other Parameters Inhabits 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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Feeding In nature, this fish feeds on insect larvae, such as bloodworms.
Breeding Unreported.
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References Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (Ser. 7)v. 9 (no. 52) - pp286
Registered Keepers None. Add this species to your My Cats species list Add this species to your "my cats" page.
Breeding Reports None.
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