Amblyceps

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Amblyceps

Amblyceps
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Amblyceps mangois
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Amblycipitidae
Genus: Amblyceps
Blyth, 1858
Type species
Amblyceps caecutiens
Blyth, 1858
Synonyms
  • BranchiosteusGill, 1861

Amblyceps is a genus of fish in the family Amblycipitidae. [1] The genera Amblyceps and Liobagrus are sister group pair that is, in turn, sister to Xiurenbagrus . [2] These species are easily distinguished by the presence of pinnate processes along with the median caudal-fin rays (although these processes may be poorly developed in some species), a prominent cup-like skin flap above the base of the pectoral spine, and the adipose fin largely separate from the caudal fin. [3] In most species the caudal fin is deeply forked; A. apangi and A. murraystuarti differ in having their caudal fin truncate. [3] Amblyceps species may reach about 100 millimetres (3.94 in) SL. [2]

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Distribution and habitat

These species are distributed throughout south and southeast Asia. They typically inhabit fast flowing hill streams or fast-flowing stretches of larger rivers. [3] This genus is mainly distributed in India and the Malay Peninsula. [4] Three species are known from Myanmar: A. caecutiens, A. murraystuarti and A. carinatum. [3]

Species

There are currently 21 recognized species in this genus:

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Amblycipitidae</span> Family of fishes

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<i>Oreoglanis</i> Genus of fishes

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<i>Glyptothorax</i> Genus of fishes

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<i>Akysis</i> Genus of catfish

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<i>Batasio</i> Genus of fishes

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<i>Mystus</i> Genus of fishes

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<i>Pseudecheneis</i> Genus of fishes

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<i>Liobagrus</i> Genus of fishes

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<i>Psilorhynchus</i> Genus of fishes

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References

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