Amblyceps Macropterus
📖 Overview
Amblyceps Macropterus (Amblyceps macropterus), first described by Ng, 2001 is a tiny fish in the family Amblycipitidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.90 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Vertebrae: 37. Have well developed processes along the median caudal-fin rays. Easily distinguished from Indian congeners in having a unique combination of the following characters: length of adipose-fin base 28.3% SL, dorsal to adipose distance 15.8% SL, head width 13.6% SL, body depth at anus 11.5% SL, 37 vertebrae, and a non-projecting lower jaw . : elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amblyceps Macropterus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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