Camouflaged catfish (Bunocephalus amaurus)

Scientific name: Bunocephalus amaurus Eigenmann, 1912

The Camouflaged catfish (Bunocephalus amaurus) is a freshwater fish of the family Aspredinidae. Native range: South America, coastal rivers between the Orinoco and Amazon mouths.

Biology

Frequently occurs in creeks where it plays the role of a typical bottom cleaner, possessing a broad food spectrum. Maximum length reported to reach 15 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Bunocephalus amaurus
Family
Aspredinidae (Banjo catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: coastal rivers between the Orinoco and Amazon mouths.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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