| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 12 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: Markham and Ramu river systems in Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 18-20 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits high altitude (150-800 m) swamps and creeks. An egg laying species which prefer the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.8, H=12, 25°C water temperature. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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