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. | |||
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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 |