| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
9.29 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: known only from the Wapoga River system of northern Irian Jaya, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-13; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 19-23 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits relatively clear, deep and quiet pools. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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