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| Scientific Name | Pseudobunocephalus iheringii (Boulenger, 1891) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Synonym(s) | Bunocephalus carvalhoi, Bunocephalus iheringii, Bunocephalus minutus, Dysichthys carvalhoi, Dysichthys minutus |
| 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 | 80mm (3.1") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Probably belong in another genus as yet to be officially described. |
Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Atlantic, South West Atlantic (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) La Plata La Plata |
Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
Further Information | |
| References | Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond.1891 (pt 2) - pp235 - Pl. 26 (fig. 2) |
| Registered Keepers | None. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Jun 26 06:59 (species record created: 2003 Jan 11 00:00) |
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