Akysis vespa
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| Akysis vespa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Akysidae |
| Genus: | Akysis |
| Species: | A. vespa |
| Binomial name | |
| Akysis vespa | |
Akysis vespa is a species of fish in the family Akysidae, the stream catfishes. It is endemic to Burma, where it occurs in the Ataran River drainage.[1] This species was described to science in 2004.[2]
This fish reaches up to about 3.1 centimeters in maximum length. The species name vespa ("wasp") refers to its pattern of yellow-orange and brown stripes and the sting it can inflict with its spines.[3]
Little is known about the biology of the species. It is sometimes collected for ornamental use in aquaria.[1]
