Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
Max. size: |
6.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Indonesia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-14; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 19-24 |
Biology: |
Inhabits Lake Kurumoi, within the Yakati River watershed (presently below the level of its natural outlet without a visible drainage) in mountainous terrain at an elevation of 400 m. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 04 December 2019 (B2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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