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  • Neoarius berneyi
  • Neoarius berneyi
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Scientific NameNeoarius berneyi    (Whitley, 1941)
Common NamesBerney's Shark Catfish
Lesser Salmon Catfish
Type LocalityPools of Flinders R., near Hughenden and Richmond, Queensland, Australia.
Synonym(s)Ariopsis berneyi, Arius berneyi, Arius cleptolepis, Tachysurus berneyi
PronunciationNee oh ar ee uss.
EtymologyNeo, new (newly discovered) and arius from the Greek arios, meaning warlike or bellicose; in reference to the well-developed fin spines. 
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Size450mm or 17.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionWorldwide mainly in estuarine areas.
Pacific, South Pacific, North Australian Pacific Coast (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Pacific, South Pacific, New Guinea Pacific area (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
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pH6.4 - 8.0
Temperature20.0-28.0°C or 68-82.4°F (Show species within this range)
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceAustralian Zoologist v. 10 (pt 1), pp 9, Fig. 8 (no. 5).
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Last UpdateSun Dec 19, 2010 2:57 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)