| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 10 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: known mainly from the Lake Tebera basin in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. A single specimen has been collected at Karamui, 38 km north of the lake. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-16; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-25 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits highland lakes and streams (793 m) surrounded by steep mountains (1200-1500 m). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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