| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
7.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: known only from a few sites in the upper Fly River system near Kiunga, Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 16-19 |
| Biology: |
Generally found in small rainforest creeks (Ref.2847). An omnivorous egg layer and a peaceful community fish which prefers the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.1, H=8, 27°C water temperature, vegetative cover (Ref. 6398). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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