Mystus keletius

(Mystus keletius)

Description

Mystus keletius, is a species of catfish of the family Bagridae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. This species grows to a maximum length of 18 centimetres. It lives in rivers and ponds, often amidst vegetation in muddy waters. It is considered to be a rare species, but it has a wide distribution, so it is listed as a least-concern species on the IUCN Red List.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Siluriformes
Family:Bagridae
Genus:Mystus
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