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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Acrochordonichthys Guttatus

Acrochordonichthys guttatus Ng & Ng, 2001
Max Length
9.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Acrochordonichthys Guttatus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Acrochordonichthys guttatus
Authority
Ng & Ng, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11; Vertebrae: 40 - 41. Dorsal to adipose distance (7.7-8.7% SL); short snout (length 31.4-38.4% HL). Long and deep head (head length 23.2-26.9% SL; head depth 12.7-14.3% SL); and short snout (snout length 31.4-38.4% HL). Body depth at anus 10.9-12.8% SL; caudal peduncle depth 4.7-5.3% SL. Slender humeral process (maximum width 10-11.8% its length). Angular anterior margin of the anal fin and angular posterior margin of adipose fin. Male genital papilla long and slender. Branchiostegal rays 6. A variegated color pattern with numerous brown patches .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acrochordonichthys Guttatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Acrochordonichthys Guttatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Acrochordonichthys Guttatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known only from the Barito River drainage in Borneo, Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
9.8cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
5
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
41

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng & Ng, 2001

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