Bunocephalus coracoideus, the guitarrito, is a species of banjo catfish found in the Amazon River basin. It occurs in Bolivia, Brazil, Peru and Uruguay where it is found in ponds and creeks that contain a large quantity of plant debris. Its diet varies, and may include organic debris from the bottom.
In the aquarium The species is quite popular in the aquarium trade. Both male and female reach a maximum length of SL.
Behavior This fish is largely nocturnal. It is a bottom-feeder, consuming debris and smaller fish. The guitarrito lays up to 4,000 eggs into sandy substrate.
Parasites The guitarrito is known to be infected by a single species of myxozoan, Myxobolus braziliensis, which uses the guitarrito as an host.
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