Mountain barbel
📖 Overview
Mountain barbel (Amphilius platychir), first described by Günther, 1864 is a small fish in the family Amphiliidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 10.80 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Diagnosis: dorsal-fin base distinctly ahead of pelvic-fin insertions; predorsal distance rather short (about 40% of standard length); interorbital space about 35% of head length; caudal-peduncle length 1.5-2 times its depth; length of maxillary barbel over 75% of head length; snout rather long and blunt, its length usually 50-55% of head length; branchiostegal membrane moderately notched on midventral line . : elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mountain barbel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphilius grammatophorus | Pellegrin | 1913 | Synonym |
| Amphilius grammatophorus brevipinna | Pellegrin | 1935 | Synonym |
| Amphilius grammatophorus inaequalis | Pellegrin | 1935 | Synonym |
| Amphilius grammatophorus marmoratus | Daget | 1963 | Synonym |
| Amphilius platychir marmoratus | Daget | 1963 | Synonym |
| Pimelodus platychir | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 31 records indexed .
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