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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Long-faced Loach

Acantopsis octoactinotos Siebert, 1991
Max Length
9.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Long-faced Loach (Acantopsis octoactinotos) 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 9.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Acantopsis octoactinotos
Authority
Siebert, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
9.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cobitidae
Cobitidae
Genus
Acantopsis
Acantopsis
Species
Long-faced Loach
Acantopsis octoactinotos

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Long-faced Loach is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Long-faced Loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Long-faced Loach is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Long-faced Loach is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
9.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Siebert, 1991

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Long-faced Loach · Longnose Loach
🌍CES Sekavec Lesklý

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