Potamosilurus coatesi
Species of fish
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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]
| Potamosilurus coatesi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Ariidae |
| Genus: | Potamosilurus |
| Species: | P. coatesi |
| Binomial name | |
| Potamosilurus coatesi (Kailola, 1990) | |
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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]
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