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Name
Scientific name
Neosilurus brevidorsalis
Described by
Authority Günther, Year 1867, Bracketed
Family
Plotosidae
Common names
Shortfin Tandan
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The shortfin tandan, Neosilurus brevidorsalis, is a plotosid catfish restricted to the tips of northern Australia and southern Papua New Gu…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Solitary or specimen
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fly, Jackson, Jardine
Writing
Etymology
Neosilurus: from the Greek νέος (neo), meaning 'new', and the generic name Silurus. brevidorsalis: from the Latin brevis, meaning 'short', and dorsalis, meanin…
Distribution
Type locality is 'Nicol Bay, Cape York, Queensland, Australia', and this species is restricted to the tips of northern Australia and southern Papua New Guinea.…
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 120 ∗ 45 cm or equivalent are recommended.
Maintenance
Not written yet
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Not written yet
Behaviour and compatibility
Not written yet
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
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References
References
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