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Bunocephalus knerii Steindachner, 1883 |
Image contributors to this species: |
Klaus Dreymann (2) Allan James (4) |
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Aquarium Care: Very peaceful species which will do well in a quite community tank where the tank mates are non-aggressive. Hides in the sand or amongst plants. Provide a sand substrate due to its habit and a planted dark area to make them feel more secure in their surroundings. Diet: Tablet foods, insect larvae and tubifex. Etymology: The genus name Bunocephalus: buno-, mound or knob; cephalus, head, referring to rounded cusps or bumps on head. The specific name knerii: named In honour of Dr. Rudolf Kner, the Austrian ichthyoligist. |
Common Name: |
Ecuador banjo catfish |
Synonyms: |
Bunocephalus bicolor |
Family: |
Aspredinidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Upper Amazon River basin of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Type locality: Canelos, Ecuador. |
Size: |
13.0cm. (5ins) |
Temp: |
20-25°c (67-77°f.) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.0. |
Reference: |
Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl 1985 Aquarien atlas. Band 2. Mergus, Verlag für Natur- und Heimtierkunde GmbH, Melle, Germany. 1216 p. |
Family: Aspredinidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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