Biology:Potamosilurus coatesi
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| Potamosilurus coatesi | |
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| Missing taxonomy template (fix): | Potamosilurus |
| Species: | Template:Taxonomy/PotamosilurusP. coatesi
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| Template:Taxonomy/PotamosilurusPotamosilurus coatesi (Kailola, 1990)
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Potamosilurus coatesi, or Coates' catfish,[3] is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae.[4] It was described by Patricia J. Kailola in 1990, originally under the genus Arius.[2] It is endemic to Papua New Guinea, being only known from the Sepik and Ramu Rivers. It reaches a maximum standard length of 75 cm (30 in), more commonly reaching an SL of 45 cm (18 in). Its maximum known weight is 5 kg (11 lb).[4]
The diet of Potamosilurus coatesi includes Macrobrachium prawns, aquatic insects and worms, detritus, bark, seeds and bony fish such as Ophieleotris aporos.[5] It has been recorded spawning all year round.[6]
References
- ↑ Kolkolo, U.; Mungkaje, A.; Ebner, B.; Larson, H.; Storey, A.W. (2020). "Neoarius coatesi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T196863A2477677.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/196863/2477677. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron; van der Laan, Richard, eds. "Species related to Potamosilurus coatesi". California Academy of Sciences. http://researcharchive.calacademy.org/research/ichthyology/catalog/fishcatget.asp?tbl=species&genus=Potamosilurus&species=coatesi.
- ↑ Common names of Potamosilurus coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2019). "Potamosilurus coatesi " in FishBase. January 2019 version.
- ↑ Food items reported for Potamosilurus coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
- ↑ Spawning for Potamosilurus coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
Wikidata ☰ Q3764449 entry
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