| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 15 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: Known only from the Yungkiri Stream in Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 19-24 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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