Bunocephalus
Bunocephalus is part of the family Aspredinidae, known as banjo catfishes for their large, flattened heads and slender tails that give the appearance of a banjo. Most species exhibit cryptic coloration, and the same holds true among Bunocephalus species. The skin is completely keratinized and is covered by large, unculiferous tubercles.Bunocephalus species may reach up to 12 centimetres (5 in) SL.B. coracoideus is the most common species of banjo catfish found in the aquarium fishkeeping hobby.These fish are nocturnal.This species is peaceful and a good idea for a community aquarium.These fish may be kept with sand to allow them to bury themselves or with a flat rock to hide underneath.Reproduction has been accomplished in the home aquarium. These fish can be easily sexed because females are much fatter and fuller than males. The mating pair should be conditioned on live foods for at least a month.Spawning is induced by a larger water change; the pair will spawn within two days.Spawning occurs at night.Some sources say they spawn under a fallen leaf or on a large rock, incubating their eggs by sitting on them, while others list them as egg-scatterers.
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