Amblyceps Tuberculatum
📖 Overview
Amblyceps Tuberculatum (Amblyceps tuberculatum), first described by Linthoingambi & Vishwanath, 2008 is a small fish in the family Amblycipitidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 9.70 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): 5; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15; Vertebrae: 40. This species is distinct from its congeners in having the following set of characters: lips with double folds, pinnate-like rays along anterior margin of procurrent rays and upper and lowermost principal caudal fin rays; supraoccipital spine pointed and mesethmoid cornua expand laterally; adipose fin not contiguous with caudal fin; adipose fin base length 23.4-27.2% SL; body depth at anus 13.6-16.8% SL; with lateral line; pectoral fin length 12.2-12.8% SL; interdorsal distance 27.8-28.0% SL; vertebrae 20 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amblyceps Tuberculatum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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