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Zenarchopterus kampeni (Weber, 1913) Sepik River halfbeak |
| Family: | Zenarchopteridae (Internally fertilized halfbeaks) | |||
| Max. size: | 20.7 cm SL (male/unsexed); 17.5 cm SL (female); max.weight: 20.0 g; max.weight: 18.0 g | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | Asia and Oceania: Ramu and Sepik rivers in Papua New Guinea and Mamberamo River in Irian Jaya, Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal soft rays: 12-13 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in lakes and backwaters to river channels, and lower sections of tributary streams. Caught using harpoons, hand nets, and scoop nets. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||