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Airsac catfish (Heteropneustes microps)
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Heteropneustidae

Airsac catfish

Heteropneustes microps

Fifteen Centimeters Catfish of the Indian Ocean

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • South Asia
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Airsac catfish is known from Asia as a freshwater fish. It occurs in freshwater habitats.

Maximum length
15 cm
Distribution
Asia: known to be endemic to Sri Lanka (Ref. 6028 ), but recorded from India (Ref. 4833 , 43640 ).

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