Banjo
📖 Overview
Banjo (Pseudobunocephalus bifidus), first described by Eigenmann, 1942 is a tiny fish in the family Aspredinidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Banjo is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Banjo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Banjo |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Carachita |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunocephalus bifidus | Pearson | 1924 | Heterotypic |
| Dysichthys bifidus | Eigenmann | 1942 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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