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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Acantopsis Thiemmedhi

Acantopsis thiemmedhi Sontirat, 1999
Max Length
11.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits mountain streams and the upper reaches of rivers with sandy bottoms where clear running water is present .

Scientific Name
Acantopsis thiemmedhi
Authority
Sontirat, 1999
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Presence of 8-9 saddle-like bars on back; 8-9 irregular dark blotches or wavy lines above the lateral line and 8-9 irregular or large dark round spots along the lateral line; a row of large oblong dark longitudinal spots near the rim of the dorsal fin and another dark spot on the middle part of the first three front dorsal fin rays; one large oblong dark bar on the middle part of each caudal lobe; a row of smaller vertical oblong dark spots in the middle part of the caudal fin and two or three dark spots on the caudal base; posterior pelvic rims dark .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acantopsis Thiemmedhi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Acantopsis Thiemmedhi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Acantopsis Thiemmedhi 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
11.8cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sontirat, 1999

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