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Akysis galeatus
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Akysis galeatus (Akysis galeatus) specimen
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Akysidae

Akysis galeatus

Akysis galeatus

Catfish of Sumatran gravel bottom streams

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Southeast Asia
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Akysis galeatus is known from Asia as a freshwater fish. It occurs in freshwater habitats.

Family
Akysidae
Genus
Akysis
Maximum length
2.8 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Asia: Way Gedongwani, a tributary of Way Sekampung in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient
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