Family: |
Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
Max. size: |
20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: central-southern New Guinea. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 20-25 |
Biology: |
Occurs in turbid rivers with densely vegetated margins. Feeds mainly on aquatic insect larvae. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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