| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
11 cm SL (male/unsexed); 9 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 8 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: Papua New Guinea between the Kemp Welsh River and Milne Bay. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 18-23 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rainforest streams in lowland areas. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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