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Porochilus argenteus (Zietz 1896)

 

Image contributors to this species:

Peter J. Unmack (1) Dave Wilson (1)

ScotCat Sources:

Etymology = Genus  Etymology = Genus

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Search  FishBase  Catalog of Fishes  Global Biodiversity Information Facility  FishNet2  iNaturalist

Relevant Information:

Description: Slender bodied with a concave head-snout profile, eyes relatively low set on side of head, and a fairly pointed tail. Can be separated from the Neosilurus genus by the eye being closer to the mouth, steeper head up to the insertion of the dorsal fin and the inner side of the pectoral spine being serrated. Habitat: Usually found in turbid waterhole's of larger rivers over sand or rock bottoms. Colouration: Pale silvery-white overall with yellowish-orange fins.

Common Name:

Silver Tandan

Synonyms:

Neosilurus argenteus, Plotosus argenteus

Family:

Plotosidae

Distribution:

Oceania: Endemic to Australia. Finke River and Cooper Creek, Central Australia.

Size:

30.0cm. (12ins)

Temp:

22-28°C (71-83°F)

p.H.

6.5-8.0.

Reference:

Allen, G.R. Dr.; Freshwater Fishes of Australia. TFH Publications, Inc. 1989. 240 p.



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