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Highfin catfish

Highfin catfish

Neoarius berneyi

Family
Ariidae
Max Length
44.9999988 cm
Max Weight
2.8641 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater

Overview

Neoarius berneyi, the highfin catfish, Berney's catfish, Berney's shark catfish, or the lesser salmon catfish, is a freshwater sea catfish that is commonly kept in aquariums. The origin of the name Neoarius berneyi is Greek, with the genus name Neoarius coming from the words neos meaning new and arios, meaning warlike or hostile, in reference to the well developed fin spines, and the species name, berneyi, comes from the ornithologist F. L. Berney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big do Highfin catfish get?+

Highfin catfish (Neoarius berneyi) can reach up to 44.9999988 cm in length and 2.8641 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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