bruneus, Chaetobranchus Heckel [J. J.] 1840:405, Pl. 29 (figs. 17-20) [Annalen des Wiener Museums der Naturgeschichte v. 2; ref. 2064] Rio Negro. Holotype (unique): NMW 32941. Spelled brunneus in Günther 1862:310 [ref. 1969]. •Synonym of Chaetobranchus flavescens Heckel 1840 -- (Kullander 1986:73 [ref. 12439], Kullander & Nijssen 1989:25 [ref. 14136], Kullander in Reis et al. 2003:620 [ref. 27061]). Current status: Synonym of Chaetobranchus flavescens Heckel 1840. Cichlidae: Cichlinae. Habitat: freshwater.