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Neosilurus equinus (Weber, 1913) Southern tandan |
| Family: | Plotosidae (Eeltail catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 37.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia and Oceania: central-southern New Guinea including the Upper Kikori (including Lake Kutubu), Fly-Strickland and Lorentz river systems. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 75-93 | |||
| Biology: | Mainly restricted to headwater streams in hilly or mountainous terrain. Prefers clear, fast-flowing streams, usually in deep rocky pools. Can ascend torrential steep-gradient streams and small waterfalls. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||