Common Names

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Siluriformes

Family: Aspredinidae

Genus: Acanthobunocephalus

Species: Acanthobunocephalus nicoi Friel, 1995

Climate Zone

Location

• South America: upper Orinoco River basin, including the Sipapo, Ramoni and Casiquiare rivers.

Biology

Inhabits edges of clear, tannin stained rivers in flooded plants, primarily grasses and sedges.

Habitat

demersal

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threat to Humans

Harmless