| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
11 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19 |
| Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-16; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 21-28 |
| Biology: |
Occurs both in lowland tributaries and in hilly terrain to an elevation of about 400-500 m. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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