4.1.2.13 Family Akysidae

4.1.2.13 Family Akysidae

Characterised by the pectoral fins placed horizontally with a strong osseous spine, furrowed longitudinally, serrated or smooth, covered with thick skin and provided with a long cartilaginous filament  which may reach pelvic fin. A single genus with four species, most of them with coloured vertical bars.

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