| Family: |
Plotosidae (Eeltail catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
21 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-5; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 76-103 |
| Biology: |
Generally found in either small tributaries of the alluvial lowlands or in creeks and small rivers in hilly terrain. Prefers deeper pools that are often littered with logs and branches. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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