Akysis prashadi is redescribed and reported from India. Laguvia manipurensis, whose generic placement was disputed has been assigned to genus Akysis and is redescribed. A. prashadi is distinct in having comparatively slender caudal peduncle, skin with tubercles all over body, lateral line incomplete while A. manipurensis, in having deeper body, deep caudal peduncle, skin sparsely granulated and lateral line complete.
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