Northern tandan
📖 Overview
Northern tandan (Neosilurus gjellerupi), first described by Weber, 1913 is a medium-sized fish in the family Plotosidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 69 - 89. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Northern tandan is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 3°S - 7°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Northern Tandan |
| 🌍CES | plotos augustanský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bagre-enguia-da-Nova-Guiné |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copidoglanis gjellerupi | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
| Neosilurus gjellerupi gjellerupi | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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