| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: known only from a small creek 2-3 km from Danau Bira (Lake Holmes), Irian Jaya, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-21; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 24-29 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits a small creek in hilly terrain at an elevation of 450 m (Ref. 2847). An omnivore and egg laying species which is considered a peaceful community fish preferring the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.2, H=10, 26°C water temperature, rock, plant and driftwood cover (Ref. 6398). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 05 December 2019 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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