Amblyceps Carinatum
📖 Overview
Amblyceps Carinatum (Amblyceps carinatum), first described by Ng, 2005 is a tiny fish in the family Amblycipitidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 3.60 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Vertebrae: 39 - 40. Differs from congeners in having a unique combination of the following characters: adipose fin in the form of a long, low ridge (length of adipose-fin base 37.5-44.6% SL); a smooth posterior edge of the pectoral spine; poorly developed pinnate processes along the median caudal-fin rays; caudal fin deeply forked; body depth at anus 13.1-15.0% SL; head depth 10.6-13.6% SL; eye diameter 9.4-11.8% HL; 39-40 vertebrae; and body with uniform coloration .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amblyceps Carinatum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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