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    Scientific NameAmblyceps accari    Dahanukar, Raghavan, Ali & Britz, 2016
    Common Name
    Type LocalityTunga River, Krishna River System, Kudremukh, Karnataka, India, 13.206°N, 75.283°E, elevation 788 meters.
    Synonym(s)
    PronunciationAHM bli seps
    EtymologyFrom the Greek amblys, meaning blunt and kephale, meaning head; in reference to the blunt snout. Named after the genus <em>Amblyceps</em>, which refers to its blunt head
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    IdentificationThe catfish genus Amblyceps is characteristic in having the epiphyseal commissure of the supraorbital sensory canals immediately anterior to, and not passing through the epiphyseal bar; the anterior cranial fontanelle narrowing abruptly along its posterior end offering epiphyseal commisure bony support from frontal; the fifth ceratobranchial expanding medially at its posterior tip; pinnatelike rays along anterior margin of the procurrent and medial caudal-fin rays; a transverse crest along entire posterior margin of roof of supraoccipital and pterotic; the lateroposterior process of horizontal lamina of urohyal short or vestigial,shorter than the horizontal lamina; the upper hypurals fused with compound centrum; the anterior nostril situated immediately anterior to the base of the nasal barbel; and both lips with double folds. It is also characteristic in having a prominent cup-like skin flap above the base of the pectoral spine.

    The catfish genus Amblyceps is characteristic in having the epiphyseal commissure of the supraorbital sensory canals immediately anterior to, and not passing through the epiphyseal bar; the anterior cranial fontanelle narrowing abruptly along its posterior end offering epiphyseal commisure bony support from frontal; the fifth ceratobranchial expanding medially at its posterior tip; pinnatelike rays along anterior margin of the procurrent and medial caudal-fin rays; a transverse crest along entire posterior margin of roof of supraoccipital and pterotic; the lateroposterior process of horizontal lamina of urohyal short or vestigial,shorter than the horizontal lamina; the upper hypurals fused with compound centrum; the anterior nostril situated immediately anterior to the base of the nasal barbel; and both lips with double folds. It is also characteristic in having a prominent cup-like skin flap above the base of the pectoral spine.
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    DistributionSouthern Asian, China & Japan
    Indian waters, Andhra Pradesh State Waters, Krishna (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Data Deficient
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
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    FeedingReadily eats all manner of live and prepared foods. User data.
    Suggested TankmatesOther associated fish collected belongs to genus Devario,Danio, Opsarius, Garra, Rasbora, Aborichthys, Schistura, Olyra and Batasio.
    BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceZootaxa 4109 (no. 2), pp 218, Figs. 1-2.
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    Last UpdateFri Dec 29, 2023 1:32 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)