| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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