Airsac catfish

(Heteropneustes microps)

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Description

Heteropneustes microps is a species of airsac catfish possibly endemic to Sri Lanka,though records from India have been made.This species grows to a length of 15.0 cm (5.9 in) TL.This fish is a component of local commercial fisheries,as well as being found in the aquarium trade.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Siluriformes
Family:Heteropneustidae
Genus:Heteropneustes
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