| Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| 12 cm SL (male/unsexed); 10 cm SL (female) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.6 - 8.2; dH range: 9 - 19 |
| Asia: Endemic to Lake Sentani in Irian Jaya, Indonesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 18-20 |
| Adults inhabit a lake in a hilly area of about 75 m elevation. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 100 cm (Ref. 51539). |
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Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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