Neoarius coatesi

Neoarius coatesi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Ariidae
Genus: Neoarius
Species:
N. coatesi
Binomial name
Neoarius coatesi
(Kailola, 1990)
Synonyms[1]
  • Arius coatesi Kailola, 1990

Neoarius coatesi, or Coates' catfish,[2] is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae.[3] It was described by Patricia J. Kailola in 1990, originally under the genus Arius.[1] It is endemic to Papua New Guinea, being only known from the Sepik and Ramu Rivers. It reaches a maximum standard length of 75 cm (30 in), more commonly reaching an SL of 45 cm (18 in). Its maximum known weight is 5 kg (11 lb).[3]

The diet of Neoarius coatesi includes Macrobrachium prawns, aquatic insects and worms, detritus, bark, seeds and bony fish such as Ophieleotris aporos.[4] It has been recorded spawning all year round.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Synonyms of Neoarius coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
  2. ^ Common names of Neoarius coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
  3. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neoarius coatesi". FishBase. January 2019 version.
  4. ^ Food items reported for Neoarius coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
  5. ^ Spawning for Neoarius coatesi at www.fishbase.org.


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