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Maeklong chameleon catfish (Acrochordonichthys septentrionalis)
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Maeklong chameleon catfish (Acrochordonichthys septentrionalis) specimen
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Akysidae

Maeklong chameleon catfish

Acrochordonichthys septentrionalis

Feeding on crustaceans and detritus in Thai and Malay rivers

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Southeast Asia
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Maeklong chameleon catfish is a freshwater fish from Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 10.1 cm.

Family
Akysidae
Maximum length
10.1 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Asia: Mae Khlong River drainage in Thailand and Pahang River drainage in Peninsular Malaysia.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient

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