Acrochordonichthys chamaeleon (Vaillant, 1902)
photo by Roberts, T.R.

Family:  Akysidae (Stream catfishes), subfamily: Parakysinae
Max. size:  9.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Kapuas River drainage in Borneo, Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-5; Anal soft rays: 6-9; Vertebrae: 35-36. Short nasal barbels (1.0-6.0 % HL). Wide-set eyes, interorbital distance 38.9-47.5% HL. Head with gently-sloping lateral margins. A broadly rounded snout when viewed dorsally (Ref. 37794).
Biology:  Occurs in streams in upland area with relatively fast flowing water, usually among submerged vegetation or under logs (Ref. 56749).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 September 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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