Aspistor hardenbergi explained

Aspistor hardenbergi is a species of sea catfish in the family Ariidae. It was described by Patricia J. Kailola in 2000, originally under the genus Arius.[1] It inhabits tropical marine and brackish waters in southern New Guinea. It reaches a maximum standard length of 25.4cm (10inches).

The species epithet, "hardenbergi", was given in honour of J.D.F. Hardenberg, both for his contributions to ichthyology in the Indo-Australian region, and for his recognition that A. hardenbergi was a new species.

Notes and References

  1. Kailola, P. J., 2000 (Dec.) [ref. 25113] Six new species of fork-tailed catfishes (Pisces, Teleostei, Ariidae) from Australia and New Guinea. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory v. 16: 127-144.

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