Akysis longifilis is a species of catfish belonging to the family Akysidae, the stream catfishes. It is only known to inhabit the Sittang River basin in southern Myanmar.[1]
Akysis longifilis | |
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Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Siluriformes |
Family: | Akysidae |
Genus: | Akysis |
Species: | A. longifilis |
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Akysis longifilis Ng, 2006 | |
As a small catfish, it is up to 55 mm (2.2 in) standard length, with a dark brown body marked with yellowish saddle-shaped markings, very long barbels, and a forked caudal fin.[2]
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