| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
9.26 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits narrow, crystal clear streams in closed-canopy forest, flowing through limestone hills (Ref. 26387). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 (B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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