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Name
Scientific name
Acrochordonichthys gyrinus
Described by
Authority Vidthayanon & Ng, Year 2003
Family
Akysidae
Common names
Falcate Chameleon Catfish
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The falcate chameleon catfish, Acrochordonichthys gyrinus, is an akysid catfish known only from the Yom River, Chao Phraya basin, northern …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 17.5–24°C, pH 5–7
Hardness
0–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Thailand, Chao Phraya, Nan, Yom
Writing
Etymology
Acrochordonichthys: from the Greek akrochordón (Gr. ἀκροχορδών), meaning 'wart', referring to the tuberculate skin of type species A. rugosus, plus ichthýs (Gr…
Distribution
Described and known only from the Yom River in Phitsanulok Province, northern Thailand, the major tributary of the Nan River within the upper Chao Phraya drain…
Habitat
According to Ng and Ng (2001) the congener A. rugosus inhabits fast-flowing forest streams containing transparent water with substrates of sand or rocks with s…
Aquarium size
This species isn't particularly active but a tank with base measurements of at least 75 ∗ 30 cm is recommended since fluctuating water chemistry, typical of sm…
Maintenance
Most importantly the water must be clean and well-oxygenated so we suggest the use of an over-sized filter as a minimum requirement. Installation of a rivertan…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Acrochordonichthys spp. are ambush predators by nature and Ng and Ng (2001) report that an adult specimen collected in the state of Terengganu, Peninsular Mala…
Behaviour and compatibility
There is an inherent chemical risk in maintaining members of this genus alongside other species (see 'notes') and smaller tankmates will obviously be consumed,…
Sexual dimorphism
In males the anus is situated immediately anterior to the genital papilla, which is itself positioned posterior to the pelvic fin base. There is an opening at …
Reproduction
No records of captive breeding exist and little is known of its natural behaviour.
Notes
As in other members of the genus body colouration in this species is variable, even among individuals collected from a single locality, although a few regulari…
References
References
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