Ailia
Genus of catfish
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Ailia is a genus of catfish in the family Ailiidae native to Asia.[1] It is called "Kajoli" or "Bahpati" in Assamese and contributes to a major catch in Brahmaputra River.[2] It is a surface to mid water fish that is found commonly near the shoals.[2]
| Ailia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Ailiidae |
| Genus: | Ailia Gray, 1830 |
| Type species | |
| Ailia colia (F. Hamilton, 1822) | |
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Species
There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus:
- Ailia coila (F. Hamilton, 1822) (Gangetic ailia) [1]
- Ailia punctata (F. Day, 1872) (Jamuna ailia) [1]
