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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

New Guinea tandan

Neosilurus novaeguineae Weber, 1907
Max Length
21 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Generally found in either small tributaries of the alluvial lowlands or in creeks and small rivers in hilly terrain. Prefers deeper pools that are often littered with logs and branches.

Scientific Name
Neosilurus novaeguineae
Authority
Weber, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4 - 5; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 76 - 103. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for New Guinea tandan is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for New Guinea tandan is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
11.5cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 2°S - 6°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
21cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
5
Anal Rays
90

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weber, 1907

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