Amblyceps macropterus Ng, 2001

Family:  Amblycipitidae (Torrent catfishes)
Max. size:  4.94 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Hab River drainage in southwestern Pakistan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Vertebrae: 37-37. Have well developed processes along the median caudal-fin rays. Easily distinguished from Indian congeners in having a unique combination of the following characters: length of adipose-fin base 28.3% SL, dorsal to adipose distance 15.8% SL, head width 13.6% SL, body depth at anus 11.5% SL, 37 vertebrae, and a non-projecting lower jaw (Ref. 41275). Description: Anal fin with vi,8 rays; pelvic fin with i,5 (Ref. 41275).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 February 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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