Maeklong chameleon catfish
📖 Overview
Maeklong chameleon catfish (Acrochordonichthys septentrionalis), first described by Ng & Ng, 2001 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 40. Almost uniformly cream color pattern with few very small brown spots. Dorsal to adipose distance (4.4-5.7% SL). Branchiostegal rays 4 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Maeklong chameleon catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and benthic organisms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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