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| Neosilurus novaeguineae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Plotosidae |
| Genus: | Neosilurus |
| Species: | N. novaeguineae |
| Binomial name | |
| Neosilurus novaeguineae (Weber, 1907) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Copidoglanis novaeguineae Weber, 1907 | |
Neosilurus novaeguineae is a freshwater eeltail catfish described by Max Weber in 1907.[2][3] It is endemic to northern New Guinea.[3][4] The common name New Guinea tandan has been proposed for it.[3]
This catfish prefers deeper pools of small streams that are often littered with logs and branches. It grows to 21 cm (8.3 in) standard length.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ Palmer-Newton, A. (2020). "Neosilurus novaeguineae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T161076718A161076774. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T161076718A161076774.en. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- 1 2 Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Neosilurus novaeguineae". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- 1 2 3 4 Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neosilurus novaeguineae". FishBase. December 2019 version.
- ↑ Allen, G.R. (1991). Field guide to the freshwater fishes of New Guinea. Madang, Papua New Guinea: Christensen Research Institute.
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