| Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| 13 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19 |
| Oceania: Northern Territory and Queensland in Australia. |
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| Lives mainly in small streams and waterholes in clear to moderately turbid water. Occurs over rocky or gravel bottoms or in well-vegetated areas, frequently around submerged logs and branches. Occurs at temperature and pH ranging from 22°-30° C and 5.2-7.0 respectively. Inhabits small creeks and waterholes in semi-rainforest or open grassland areas. Occasionally abundant in partly stagnant waterholes with leaf litter bottoms during the dry season. Species is easy to maintain and thrives in captivity (Ref. 44894). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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