Lepidocephalichthys birmanicus — Details

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Overview

Comprehensive Description

Biology

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Occurs in small, clear, swift streams with sandy bottoms (Ref. 12693). Feeds on worms and insect larvae along with some algae (Ref. 12693).
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Distribution

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Asia: Myanmar to Malaysia, including the Mekong basin on the Khorat Plateau. Reported from the Irrawaddy River (Ref. 51717).
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Physical Description

Size

Max. size

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11.0 cm (male/unsexed; (Ref. 12693))
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Diagnostic Description

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Caudal fin with 6-7 well-defined bars on medium sized individuals (Ref. 12693).
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Ecology

Habitat

Environment

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demersal; non-migratory; freshwater
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Trophic Strategy

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Occurs in small, clear, swift streams with sandy bottoms. Feeds on worms and insect larvae along with some algae (Ref. 12693).
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Conservation

Threats

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Not Evaluated
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Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems

Benefits

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aquarium: commercial
  • Institute of Hydrobiology, Academia Sinica, Shanghai Natural Museum and Ministry of Agriculture of China 1993 The freshwater fishes of China in coloured illustrations. Vol. 3. Institute of Hydrobiology , Academia Sinica and Shanghai Natural Museum and Ministry of Agriculture of China. 166p. (Ref. 51717)   http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=51717&speccode=22831 External link.
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