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| Scientific Name | Pseudobunocephalus quadriradiatus (Mees, 1989) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Río Samiria, Chinguito [=Cocha Shinguita or Shirguita], Peru. |
| Synonym(s) | Bunocephalus quadriradiatus, Dysichthys quadriradiatus |
| Etymology | The generic name is a combination of the Greek word pseudes, meaning false or deceptive, plus the aspredinid genus Bunocephalus. It alludes to the fact that members of this genus have previously been mistaken for juveniles of various species of Bunocephalus. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 32mm (1.3") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Reported to grow to 120 mm TL. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: upper Amazon River basin. Amazon, Upper Amazon (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| Temperature | 20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | dH 18. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Proc. K. Ned. Akad. Wet. (Ser. C Biol. Med. Sci.) v. 92 (no. 2) 244 Fig. 23 |
| Registered Keepers | (1) amiidae, (2) Deb (k: 2), (3) wendy333 (p: 2, k: 3), who also notes: "Very shy & fast. Spends majority of time under the sand I've noticed anywhere from 1/2" to a full 1-1/2" Very peaceful towards other species. Does not harm live plants. My sand is much higher in rear of tank & this seems to be area they tunnel into.". Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Jun 24 22:30 (species record created: 2005 Jul 01 00:00) |
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