| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 9 - 12 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: known only from Lake Kutubu and its outlet, the Soro River, in the Kikori River drainage of the Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-14; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-21 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits a highland lake and its outlet about 220 km upstream from the Gulf of Papua (Ref. 2847). An omnivore and egg laying species which is considered in the aquarium trade as a peaceful community fish. Prefers the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.3, H=12, 27°C water temperature, needs rocks, plants and driftwood cover (Ref. 6398). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 04 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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