| Family: |
Plotosidae (Eeltail catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
37.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: central-southern New Guinea including the Upper Kikori (including Lake Kutubu), Fly-Strickland and Lorentz river systems. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 75-93 |
| Biology: |
Mainly restricted to headwater streams in hilly or mountainous terrain. Prefers clear, fast-flowing streams, usually in deep rocky pools. Can ascend torrential steep-gradient streams and small waterfalls. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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