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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Amblyceps Arunachalense

Amblyceps arunachalense Nath & Dey, 1989
Max Length
13.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Amblyceps Arunachalense (Amblyceps arunachalense), first described by Nath & Dey, 1989 is a small fish in the family Amblycipitidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 13.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Amblyceps arunachalense
Authority
Nath & Dey, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
13.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amblyceps Arunachalense is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amblyceps Arunachalense 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
13.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nath & Dey, 1989

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