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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Akysis Fuliginatus

Akysis fuliginatus Ng & Rainboth, 2005
Max Length
2.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Akysis Fuliginatus (Akysis fuliginatus), first described by Ng & Rainboth, 2005 is a tiny fish in the family Akysidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 2.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Akysis fuliginatus
Authority
Ng & Rainboth, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 32. Overall dark-colored body devoid of lighter-colored markings. Length of adipose-fin base 15.1-19.5% SL. Body depth at anus 14.1-16.6% SL. Caudal peduncle depth 10.1-10.5-% SL. Interorbital distance 41.7-45.5% HL. Lack of suborbital depression. Ventralmost extent of gill opening one-third distance from ventral midline of body to base of pectoral spine. Absence of serration on posterior edge of pectoral spine. Truncate caudal fin . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Akysis Fuliginatus 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2.2cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
5
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
32

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ng & Rainboth, 2005

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