Narrowfront tandan (Neosilurus ater)

Scientific name: Neosilurus ater Perugia, 1894

The Narrowfront tandan (Neosilurus ater) is a freshwater fish of the family Plotosidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–30°C (72–86°F). Native range: Oceania, northern Australia and central-southern New Guinea.

Narrowfront tandan care at a glance

Temperature: 22–30°C (72–86°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 89 - 105

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Species facts

Scientific name: Neosilurus ater
Family: Plotosidae (Eeltail catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 47.0
Common length: 25.0
Environment: Freshwater; demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Oceania: northern Australia and central-southern New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Venomous
Uses: Aquaculture: experimental; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)