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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Acrochordonichthys Strigosus

Acrochordonichthys strigosus Ng & Ng, 2001
Max Length
8.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Acrochordonichthys Strigosus (Acrochordonichthys strigosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Akysidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Acrochordonichthys strigosus
Authority
Ng & Ng, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Akysidae
Akysidae
Genus
Acrochordonichthys
Acrochordonichthys
Species
Acrochordonichthys Strigosus
Acrochordonichthys strigosus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Vertebrae: 40. Dorsal to adipose distance 7.2% HL; snout length 39.2% HL. Body depth at anus 9.7% SL; and caudal peduncle depth 4.5% SL. Thick humeral process 18.4% SL. Rounded posterior margin of adipose fin. Male genital papilla short and thick. Branchiostegal rays 5 .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Acrochordonichthys Strigosus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Acrochordonichthys Strigosus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Acrochordonichthys Strigosus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8.4cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
5
Vertebrae
40

🌡️ 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
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng & Ng, 2001

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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