Akysis longifilis, a new species of catfish (Teleostei: Akysidae) from Myanmar

Abstract

Akysis longifilis, new species, is described from the Sittang River drainage in Myanmar. It is a member of the A. variegatus species group and can be distinguished from congeners in the group (except for A. brachybarbatus, A. fuliginatus, A. pictus, A. prashadi, A. variegatus, A. varius and A. vespa) in having a smooth (vs. serrated) posterior edge of the pectoral spine. It is distinguished from A. brachybarbatus, A. fuliginatus, A. pictus, A. prashadi, A. variegatus, A. varius and A. vespa in having a unique combination of: length of adipose-fin base 25.7-31.1% SL, body depth at anus 9.7-13.6% SL, caudal peduncle length 18.3-23.2% SL, caudal peduncle depth 5.6-7.2% SL, head width 21.1-24.7% SL, nasal barbel length 67.4-96.4% HL, maxillary barbel length 123.2-159.6% HL, vertebrae 33-35, body with light saddle-shaped spots, and caudal fin forked. Copyright © 2006 Magnolia Press.