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    Scientific NameNeoarius pectoralis    (Kailola, 2000)
    Common Name
    Type LocalityChapman River, Queensland, 14°56'S, 141°38'E, Australia.
    Synonym(s)Ariopsis pectoralis, Arius pectoralis
    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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    Size393mm or 15.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionWorldwide mainly in estuarine areas.

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Not Evaluated
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceThe Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory v. 16, pp 133, Figs. 5-6.
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    Last UpdateSun Dec 19, 2010 2:57 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)