Neoarius leptaspis

(Bleeker, 1862)

Vernacular names
English : Salmon catfish
French : Poisson-chat saumon

Classification
Class : Teleostei
Order : Siluriformes
Family : Ariidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
The species can reach 60 cm in length. Large head with blunt snout and short dark barbels on sides of mouth. Coloration mostly silvery with light blue tinge on flanks and clear belly. Silvery grey fins with broad dark edges.

Range and habitat
This species occurs in south New Guinea and north Australia, from King River to Cape York Peninsula. Does not occur past Great Dividing Range. Lives in lowland muddy, corridors and floodplains, lagoons, estuaries, rivers.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species remains widespread at this time and no significant threats have been recorded.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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