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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 75 - 93
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Biology

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Mainly restricted to headwater streams in hilly or mountainous terrain. Prefers clear, fast-flowing streams, usually in deep rocky pools. Can ascend torrential steep-gradient streams and small waterfalls.
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Comprehensive Description

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Tandanus equinus (Weber, 1913)

USNM 217100, Fly 75–7, 12: 100–360 mm (1 to AMNH).

USNM 217101, Fly 75–8, 19: 127–288 mm.

USNM 217102, Fly 75–10, 3: 124–259 mm.

USNM 217103, Fly 75–11, 2: 120–136 mm.
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Roberts, Tyson R. 1978. "An ichthyological survey of the Fly River in Papua New Guinea with descriptions of new species." Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology. 1-72. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.00810282.281

Neosilurus equinus

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Neosilurus equinus, the southern tandan, is a species of fish in the eeltail catfish family.[2] It occurs in streams in Papua and Papua New Guinea.[1][3]: 184  It can be found in Lake Kutubu.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Palmer-Newton, A. (2020). "Neosilurus equinus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Gjellerup&;s tandan - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  3. ^ Berra, Tim M. (2008-09-15). Freshwater Fish Distribution. University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0-226-04443-9.
  4. ^ "Neosilurus equinus, Southern tandan". www.fishbase.de. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
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Neosilurus equinus: Brief Summary

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Neosilurus equinus, the southern tandan, is a species of fish in the eeltail catfish family. It occurs in streams in Papua and Papua New Guinea.: 184  It can be found in Lake Kutubu.

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