| Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
| 45 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Oceania: northern Australia and New Guinea. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-19 |
| Occurs in rivers and smaller streams, frequently in slow-flowing, turbid conditions (Ref. 5259, 44894), and also in lakes and lagoons (Ref. 2847). Sometimes found in brackish estuaries (Ref. 44894). Feeds on aquatic plants, benthic crustaceans, insect larvae, bottom detritus (Ref. 5259) and also fishes (Ref. 2847). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| traumatogenic |
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