Akysis longifilis
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| Akysis longifilis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Akysidae |
| Genus: | Akysis |
| Species: | A. longifilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Akysis longifilis H. H. Ng, 2006 | |
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]
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]
