Ailia
Sign in to saveAilia is a genus of catfish in the family Ailiidae native to Asia. It is called "Kajoli" or "Bahpati" in Assamese and contributes to a major catch in Brahmaputra River. It is a surface to mid water fish that is found commonly near the shoals.
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- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderSiluriformes
- FamilySchilbeidae
Habitatbrackish, freshwater
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Ailia is a genus of catfish in the family Ailiidae native to Asia. It is called "Kajoli" or "Bahpati" in Assamese and contributes to a major catch in Brahmaputra River. It is a surface to mid water fish that is found commonly near the shoals.
==Species== There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus: Ailia coila (F. Hamilton, 1822) (Gangetic ailia) Ailia punctata (F. Day, 1872) (Jamuna ailia)
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