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| Scientific Name | Neoarius pectoralis (Kailola, 2000) |
| Common Name | |
| Type Locality | Chapman River, Queensland, 14°56'S, 141°38'E, Australia. |
| Synonym(s) | Ariopsis pectoralis, Arius pectoralis |
| Pronunciation | Nee oh ar ee uss. |
| Etymology | Neo, new (newly discovered) and arius from the Greek arios, meaning warlike or bellicose; in reference to the well-developed fin spines. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 393mm or 15.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Western Central Pacific: Irian Jaya and Australia. Probably also occurring in southern Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby to the Kempwelch River area). Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Not Evaluated |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory v. 16, pp 133, Figs. 5-6. |
| Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen. |
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| Last Update | 2025 Jan 02 00:47 (species record created: 2022 Mar 21 20:08) |