Exostoma barakensis

The Exostoma barakensis lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.

A new sisorid catfish, Exostoma barakensis is described from the Iyei River (Barak drainage) of Manipur, India. It is distinguished from E. berdmorei in having deeper body, its depth 15.6 (14.0-16.5) vs. 10.9 % SL; less numbers of anal fin rays ii, 4½ -5 vs. More

Order : Siluriformes
Family : Sisoridae
Genus : Exostoma
Species : Exostoma barakensis
Authority : Vishwanath & Joyshree, 2006