Scientific Name
Neoarius velutinus

Common Name
Papillate catfish

Biology
Inhabits rivers and lakes to at least 400 m elevation (Ref. 2847). Occurs at temperatures ranging from 26 to 32?C. May have migratory habits. Mainly diurnal. Feeds primarily on large insect larvae and emergent and terrestrial insects, and also crustaceans excluding prawns.

Classification

Classified By

Weber, 1907

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Catfish (Siluriformes)

Family

Sea catfishes (Ariidae)

Distribution

Region

Asia and Oceania

Distribution

Asia and Oceania: New Guinea.

Range

1°S - 6°S

Environment

Climate

Tropical

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

Unknown m

Depth To - meters

Unknown m

Zone

benthopelagic

Environment

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous

Trophic Level

2.7 s.e. 0.29 Based on food items.

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

False

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

True

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

60.0 cm

Common Length

35 cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5010 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Fisheries: subsistence fisheries

Vulnerability

High vulnerability (60 of 100)

Resilience

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Threat To Humans

Traumatogenic (Ref. 58010)

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated