| Family: |
Akysidae (Stream catfishes), subfamily: Akysinae |
| Max. size: |
3.43 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Myanmar. Known from the type locality in the Sittang River drainage, southern Myanmar (Ref. 80395) |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-5; Vertebrae: 32-33. Akysis portellus is most similar to A. longifilis, which occurs sympatrically in the Sittang River drainage. It is distinguished from A. longifilis in having a shorter adipose-fin base, smaller mouth and a more rounded head shape when viewed dorsally (Ref. 80397).
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| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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