 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Pseudobunocephalus lundbergi Friel, 2008 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Venezuela, Bolivar, caño Barranca, approximately 1.25 hours downstream from Jabillal (opposite bank) on río Caura. |
| 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. The specific name is patronymic in honor of Dr. John G. Lundberg of The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 29mm (1.1") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Colombia and Venezuela. Currently known from just a few localities in the lower río Caura (type locality), upper río Apure, and río Meta, but is likely more widely distributed within the río Orinoco basin of Colombia and Venezuela. Orinoco  , Middle Orinoco, Caura (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)Orinoco , Middle Orinoco, Apure (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)Orinoco , Middle Orinoco, Meta (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2010 Oct 29 10:56 (species record created: 2010 Feb 14 12:55) |
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