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Paracinetodus carinatus (Weber, 1913) Comb-spined catfish |
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||