| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-16; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 22-25 |
| Biology: |
Occurs in streams flowing through rainforest and agricultural (mainly oil palm) lands on a flat, alluvial plain. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 04 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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