Acanthopsoides Hapalias
📖 Overview
Found in lower parts of river basins, with muddy to sandy bottom . Feeds on benthic invertebrates, particularly chironomid larvae, and some algae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Has a rounded snout with a length of 2.0-2.8 times in head length; dorsal-fin origin above pelvic-fin origin; usually a very faint color pattern (more conspicuous in specimens from clear water) with a midlateral row of about 7-12 dark blotches; a row of about 10-15 mid-dorsal blotches; sometimes a few scattered spots on the dorsal half of the body; a black stripe from eye to the tip of snout; a conspicuous roundish black spot a the upper extremity of caudal-fin base; a fainter spot at the lower extremity.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Acanthopsoides Hapalias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Acanthopsoides Hapalias is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Acanthopsoides Hapalias is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates, particularly chironomid larvae, and some algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aperioptus hapalias | Siebert | 1991 | Homotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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