Ailia is a genus of catfish in the family Ailiidae native to Asia.[1] It is called "Kajoli" or "Bahpati" in Assamese and contributes to a major catch in Brahmaputra River.[2] It is a surface to mid water fish that is found commonly near the shoals.[2]
Ailia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Siluriformes |
Family: | Ailiidae |
Genus: | Ailia Gray, 1830 |
Type species | |
Ailia colia (F. Hamilton, 1822)
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Synonyms | |
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There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus: