Potamosilurus coatesi
| Potamosilurus coatesi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Ariidae |
| Genus: | Potamosilurus |
| Species: | P. coatesi
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| Binomial name | |
| Potamosilurus coatesi (Kailola, 1990)
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Potamosilurus coatesi, or Coates' catfish,[3] is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae.[4] It was described by Patricia J. Kailola in 1990, originally under the genus Arius.[2] 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).[4]
The diet of Potamosilurus coatesi includes Macrobrachium prawns, aquatic insects and worms, detritus, bark, seeds and bony fish such as Ophieleotris aporos.[5] It has been recorded spawning all year round.[6]
References
- ^ Kolkolo, U.; Mungkaje, A.; Ebner, B.; Larson, H.; Storey, A.W. (2020). "Neoarius coatesi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T196863A2477677. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T196863A2477677.en. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ a b Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species related to Potamosilurus coatesi". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ Common names of Potamosilurus coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Potamosilurus coatesi". FishBase. January 2019 version.
- ^ Food items reported for Potamosilurus coatesi at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ Spawning for Potamosilurus coatesi at www.fishbase.org.