Neoarius coatesi, or Coates' catfish,[2] is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae.[3] It was described by Patricia J. Kailola in 1990, originally under the genus Arius.[1] 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).[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Ariidae |
| Genus: | Neoarius |
| Species: | N. coatesi
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| Binomial name | |
| Neoarius coatesi (Kailola, 1990)
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The diet of Neoarius coatesi includes Macrobrachium prawns, aquatic insects and worms, detritus, bark, seeds and bony fish such as Ophieleotris aporos.[4] It has been recorded spawning all year round.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Synonyms of Neoarius coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ Common names of Neoarius coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neoarius coatesi". FishBase. January 2019 version.
- ^ Food items reported for Neoarius coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ Spawning for Neoarius coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
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