Acrochordonichthys: From the Greek akrochordon, meaning wart, and
ichthys, meaning fish; in reference to the tuberculate skin.
Identification
Catfish of the genus Acrochordonichthys are cryptically coloured species generally found at the bottoms of rivers throughout Southeast Asia. They have a highly rugose skin with tubercles arranged in longitudinal rows along the side of the body, a long low adipose fin and an emarginate caudal fin.
Size
Smallest 84mm, largest 110mm, average 97mm, most commonly 92mm. All SL.