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Amblycipitidae

Amblyceps platycephalus

Amblyceps platycephalus

A flat head hugs the Salween riverbed

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Southeast Asia
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Amblyceps platycephalus is a freshwater fish of Asia. The species occupies freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 12 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Amblycipitidae
Genus: Amblyceps
Maximum length: 12 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Asia: endemic to the Salween basin, Thailand and Myanmar.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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