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The Wrinkled-skin catfish (Acrochordonichthys rugosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Akysidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The wrinkled-skin catfish is a small hillstream catfish (Akysidae) from fresh water of Southeast Asia, on Sumatra, Borneo and the Malay Peninsula. The species grows to about 11 cm and has a stocky, scaleless body with a strikingly wrinkled, leathery skin and short barbels. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it shelters by day among stones and leaf litter of flowing streams and searches for insect larvae and small invertebrates at night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Wrinkled-skin catfish?
The Wrinkled-skin catfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Wrinkled-skin catfish live?
The Wrinkled-skin catfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand
How big does the Wrinkled-skin catfish get?
The Wrinkled-skin catfish grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Wrinkled-skin catfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Wrinkled-skin catfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Acrochordonichthys
More from the family Akysidae
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