| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
9 cm SL (male/unsexed); 7 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: known only from the Ajamaru Lakes region in Vogelkop Peninsula, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Also in the Aitinjo Lake, 20 km southeast of Ajamaru Lakes. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-14; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-23 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits lakes which are situated at the headwaters of the Ajamaru River in Irian Jaya which drains into the Kais River eventually flowing to the Ceram Sea. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 04 December 2019 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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