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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Akysis portellus Ng, 2009 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Shwe Kyinm 17°55'N, 96°53'E, Than Kyaw Toe, Bago division, Myanmar. |
| Pronunciation | ack EYE siss |
| Etymology | From the Greek a, meaning without and kystis, meaning bladder; in reference to the lack of a swimbladder. From the Latin portella, the diminutive form of porta, meaning door. It alludes to the relatively small mouth of this species. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 34mm (1.3") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia: Myanmar. Known from the type locality in the Sittang River drainage, southern Myanmar. Myanmar Waters, Sittang (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unknown. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | (1) Junttis (k: 2). Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2010 Jan 24 05:41 (species record created: 2007 Oct 28 06:42) |
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