Indian torrent catfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in pebbly beds in swift currents at the base of hills . Found among rocks and boulders on the bottom of fast flowing upland streams. Diet consists of aquatic insects. Not seen in markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Differs from A. mucronatum, A. murraystuarti, A. platycephalus, A. foratum and A. variegatum in having a relatively short body with 34-36 (versus 38-40) vertebrae, and a caudal fin with upper and lower lobes fo distinctly different shapes (versus truncate caudal fin in A. murraystuarti and with both lobes similar in shape in other Indochinese species). Pectoral spine smooth .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian torrent catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | bystřinovec asijský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Сом-амблицепс |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblyceps managois | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Amblycetis mangois | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Pimelodus indicus | McClelland | 1842 | Synonym |
| Pimelodus mangois | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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