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| Scientific Name | Arius melanochir Bleeker, 1852 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Palembang, Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| Synonym(s) | Cephalocassis melanochir, Tachysurus melanochir |
| Pronunciation | AR ee uss |
| Etymology | Arius: From the Greek arios, meaning warlike or bellicose; in reference to the well-developed fin spines. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 300mm (11.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia: Indonesia. Indonesia Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Other Parameters | Brackish, marine. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Natuurkd. Tijdschr. Neder. Indiëv. 3 - pp590 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Jul 26 03:38 (species record created: 2004 Jan 16 00:00) |
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