| Family: |
Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
| Max. size: |
60 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,500.0 g; max.weight: 3,500.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-24 |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit rivers and lakes to at least 400 m elevation (Ref. 2847) at temperatures ranging from 26 to 32°C. May have migratory habits. Mainly diurnal. They feed primarily on large insect larvae and emergent and terrestrial insects, and also crustaceans excluding prawns. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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