Melanotaenia papuae Allen, 1981
Papuan rainbowfish
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 Family:  Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
 Max. size:  6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 6 cm SL (female)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 10
 Distribution:  Oceania: occurs in numerous streams within a 35 km radius of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 14-18
 Biology:  Inhabits small rainforest creeks (Ref. 2847). An omnivorous egg layer and peaceful community fish preferring rock, plant and driftwood cover in aquarium conditions (pH=7.5, H=10, 26°C water temperature) (Ref. 6398).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Palomares, Maria Lourdes D. - 07.06.94
 Modified by: Froese, Rainer - 13.03.98
 Checked by: Palomares, Maria Lourdes D. - 03.08.94

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