Neoceratodus forsteri

Neoceratodus forsteri (Krefft, 1870) is a species of sarcopterygii belonging to the family Neoceratodontidae (order Ceratodontiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the Australian lungfish.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Neoceratodus forsteri (Krefft, 1870) places this species within the sarcopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Ceratodontiformes, Neoceratodus forsteri exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a sarcopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Neoceratodontidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Neoceratodontidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.