| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 6 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 10 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: occurs in numerous streams within a 35 km radius of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 14-18 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits small rainforest creeks (Ref. 2847). An omnivorous egg layer and peaceful community fish preferring rock, plant and driftwood cover in aquarium conditions (pH=7.5, H=10, 26°C water temperature) (Ref. 6398). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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