Porochilus meraukensis (Weber, 1913)
Merauke tandan

Family:  Plotosidae (Eeltail catfishes)
Max. size:  24 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia and Oceania: New Guinea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-8; Anal soft rays: 84-108
Biology:  Found in quiet backwaters or in well vegetated, swampy lagoons and lakes.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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