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  • Neoarius midgleyi
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Scientific NameNeoarius midgleyi    (Kailola & Pierce, 1988)
Common Name
Type LocalityWickham Gorge, Victoria River, Northern Territory, Australia.
Synonym(s)Ariopsis midgleyi, Arius midgleyi, Arius midgleyorum
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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Size600mm or 23.6" 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)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceRecords of the Western Australian Museum v. 14 (pt 1), pp 75, Figs. 1-2, 5-6.
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Last UpdateSun Dec 19, 2010 2:57 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)