Acanthobunocephalus nicoi Friel, 1995
photo by Friel, J.P.

Family:  Aspredinidae (Banjo catfishes), subfamily: Pseudobunocephalinae
Max. size:  1.97 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: upper Orinoco River basin, including the Sipapo, Ramoni and Casiquiare rivers.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits edges of clear, tannin stained rivers in flooded plants, primarily grasses and sedges.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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