Study on the torrential catfish Amblyceps apangi Nath & Dey 1989 (Teleostei: Amblycipitidae) from Wokha district, Nagaland

Abstract

Streams of Wokha district, Nagaland were surveyed (2005-2006) to document the torrential fish fauna. Amblyceps apangi Nath & Dey (1989) was collected from seven of the 12 streams surveyed, and found to be abundant in those streams. Detailed description of the study area, habitat characteristics of the streams, habitat ecology of the fish and a morphological study (based on 20 males and 20 females), is discussed.