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Amblyceps foratum Ng & Kottelat, 2000

Image contributors to this species:

Zhou Hang (1) Adrian Taylor (4) Nonn Panitvong (1)

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Relevant Information:

Description: Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 12 - 15; Vertebrae: 38 - 41. Posterior edge of adipose fin rounded; length of adipose fin base 23.3-27.9% SL (versus 19.9-22.8 in A. variegatum); depth of caudal peduncle 13.2-15.9% SL; body depth at anus 11.2-14.2% SL; eyes small, dorsolaterally situated and subcutaneous, diameter 5.5-8.5% HL. Habitat: Inhabits rivers and streams with moderate to swift current and sandy or rocky bottoms. Individuals hiding under rocks or submerged logs during the day and coming out at night to feed. Warning: The fish is capable of inflicting a painful sting with its dorsal and pectoral spines, with much swelling and excruciating pain in the afflicted area for several hours. Etymology: The specific name foratum: to pierce, referring to its pungent sting. Remarks: The first thumbnail species was collected by the image contributor, Zhou Hang, in Chantaburi, Eastern Thailand.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Amblycipitidae

Distribution:

Asia: Thailand, Southern peninsular (Khlong Sok at Ban Khlong Sok, Surat Thani Prov.) and SE Thailand (provinces of Trat and Chantaburi).

Size:

8.5cm (3¼ins)

Temp:

18-22°C (63-71°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.5.

Reference:

Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2009. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, version (04/2010).
Ng, H.H. and M. Kottelat, 2000. A review of the genus Amblyceps (Osteichthyes: Amblycipitidae) in Indochina, with descriptions of five new species. Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwat. 11(4):335-348.

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Amblyceps foratum

Amblyceps foratum

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