Science News: Amblycipitidae - Amblyceps in Indochina

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Synopsis by <B>Shane Linder</B>

This very interesting paper really increases the size of this Asian catfish family. The paper considers reviews all of the <I>Amblyceps</I> from the Mekong, Chao Phraya, Mae Khlong, Salween, and Irrawaddy basins of the Malay peninsula. <I>A. caecutiens</I> and <I>A. murraystuarti</I> are considered distinct from <I>A. mangois</I>. Also described are the following new species: <I>A. foratum</I>, <I>A. mucronatum</I>, <I>A. platycephalus</I>, <I>A. serratum</I>, and <I>A. variegatum</I>.

Nice black and white photos of all seven species are included as well as a map to show distribution. Most importantly, habitat information is noted for all of the new species.


<B>Reference</B>: Ng, H. H. & M. Kottelat. 2000. A review of the genus <I>Amblyceps</I> (Osteichthys: Amblycipitidae) in Indochina, with descriptions of five new species. Ichtyol. Explor. Freshwaters Vol 11, No. 4: 335-348, 10 figs.