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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Acrochordonichthys Ischnosoma

Acrochordonichthys ischnosoma Bleeker, 1858
Max Length
10.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Acrochordonichthys Ischnosoma (Acrochordonichthys ischnosoma), first described by Bleeker, 1858 is a small fish in the family Akysidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 10.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Acrochordonichthys ischnosoma
Authority
Bleeker, 1858
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10.1 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: 10; Vertebrae: 39. Dorsal to adipose distance (9.8% SL); long snout (length 39% HL). Narrow head, 18.3% SL. Body depth at anus 10% SL. Thick humeral process (maximum width 18.4% SL). Angular anterior and posterior margin of adipose fin. Male genital papilla long and slender. Branchiostegal rays 5 .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acrochordonichthys Ischnosoma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known only from the Citarum River drainage in Java, Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
10.1cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
5
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
39

🌡️ 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
Bleeker, 1858

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