Subfamily: Olyrinae
Genus: Olyra McClelland
Body elongated and loach like, flattened in front of pelvic fins, but compressed behind. Adipose dorsal fin often confluent with caudal fin. Pectoral spine serrated on both side, rayed dorsal fin short, without spine, anal fin with more than 24 rays. Upper lobe of caudal fin greatly
Diagnosis: Body elongated and loach like, adipose dorsal fin often confluent with caudal fin, extends 1/3 of anal. Upper lobe of caudal fin greatly produced.
Common names: Chel river fighting catfish
Distribution:
Punatsangchhu: Sheti bagar (Dagana)
Altitude: 125 MASL
Conservation status: Data deficient