Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 75 - 93
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.
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.
- bibliographic citation
- 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: 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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