Slender horseface loach
📖 Overview
Slender horseface loach (Acantopsis ioa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cobitidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 46 - 48. Acantopsis ioa is distinguished from all congeners by combination of the following characters: absence of labial barbels; usually lack of distinct small black spot on upper margin of caudal-fin base, 0-1 row of large spots on side of head; absence of large black spots on dorsal or caudal fins; absence of row of black specks beneath midlateral row of black spots; dorsal fin usually with 9½ branched rays and pectoral fin with 10 rays; 15-23 narrow, blotch-like saddles along dorsal midline; 13-21 black spots along side of body, and 46-48 total vertebrae; and body depth 8.5-11.0% SL, body width 5.2-7.9% SL, caudal-peduncle length 13.1-16.2% SL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender horseface loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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