Classification / Names
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Akysidae (Stream catfishes) > Akysinae
Etymology: Akysis: Derived from Greek, a = without + Greek, kysthos = bladder (Ref. 45335); clavulus: The specific name is derived from the Latin clavus (nail), referring to the conical tubercles on the head and body of this species.
More on authors: Ng & Freyhof.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / djupintervall / distribution range
Ekologi
; sötvatten bottenlevande. Tropical
Asia: Cai and Duc My River drainages in central Viet Nam.
Size / Vikt / Age
Könsmognad: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 3.5 cm SL hane/ej könsbestämd; (Ref. 52824)
Short description
Bestämningsnycklar | Morfologi | Morfometri
Taggstrålar i ryggfenan (totalt) : 1; Mjukstrålar i ryggfenan (totalt) : 5; Ryggkotor: 32 - 34. Mouth subterminal; anterior and posterior nostrils separated by distance greater than length of nasal-barbel base; emarginate caudal fin; 3-5 serrae on posterior edge of pectoral spine; evenly-sloping ethmoidal region, sides of head gently curving; 1+ 5-6 gill rakers on first branchial arch; conical-shaped tubercles on head and body; lightly contrasting color pattern, and tubercles arranged in prominent longitudinal rows on ventral third of body (Ref. 52824).
Body shape (shape guide): elongated.
Found in hilly landscape streams and small rivers with a width of about 15-30 m (Ref. 52824). Occurs only in shallow riffles, hiding under coarse gravel and larger single stones (Ref. 52824).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Könsmognad | Reproduktion | Lek | Ägg | Fecundity | Larver
Ng, H.H. and J. Freyhof, 2003. Akysis clavulus, a new species of catfish (Teleostei: Akysidae) from central Vietnam. Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwat. 14(4):311-316. (Ref. 52824)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-1)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Verktyg
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Estimates based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref.
82804): PD
50 = 0.5000 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.00389 (0.00180 - 0.00842), b=3.12 (2.94 - 3.30), in cm total length, based on all LWR estimates for this body shape (Ref.
93245).
Trofisk nivå (Ref.
69278): 3.4 ±0.6 se; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Fishing Vulnerability (Ref.
59153): Low vulnerability (10 of 100).
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