| Family: |
Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
| Max. size: |
60 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,750.0 g; max.weight: 1,750.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: Irian Jaya in Indonesia (Mamberamo river system) and Papua New Guinea (Ramu and Sepik river systems). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-19 |
| Biology: |
Prefers lakes, but also occurs in the main river channels. Enters floodplains occasionally. Occurs at temperatures ranging from 26 to 32°C. Mainly diurnal. Feeds on large crustaceans such as Macrobrachium, large insects and nymphs, fishes (usually Ophieleotris aporos), leeches, earthworms, plants and detritus. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
| Country info: |
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