Paracinetodus carinatus (Weber, 1913)
Comb-spined catfish

Family:  Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae
Max. size:  40 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia and Oceania: thus far known from the Fly and Lorentz rivers in New Guinea, but probably more widespread.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-18
Biology:  Found in rivers. Feeds on aquatic and terrestrial insects and their larvae, prawns and detritus.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  traumatogenic


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