| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: known only from the Ok Tedi River and its tributaries, in the Upper Fly River system of southern Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 24-26 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits mountain streams of 300-500 m elevation 900-950 km upstream from the sea (Ref. 2847). Is an omnivorous egg layer, generally peaceful community fish which prefers the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.3, H=12, 23°C water temperature with rock, plant and driftwood cover (Ref. 6398). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 04 December 2019 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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