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Bunocephalus amaurus Eigenmann, 1912 Camouflaged catfish |
| Family: | Aspredinidae (Banjo catfishes), subfamily: Aspredininae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: coastal rivers between the Orinoco and Amazon mouths. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Frequently occurs in creeks where it plays the role of a typical bottom cleaner, possessing a broad food spectrum (Ref. 27188). Maximum length reported to reach 15 cm SL (Ref. 27188). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 September 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||