Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
10.23 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic |
Asia: Wapoga River system in northern Irian Jaya, Indonesia. |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-19; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 22-28 |
Relative common in a variety of habitats including tannin-stained creeks in lowland rainforest, larger streams in more open areas and mountain tributaries to an elevation of about 400 m above sea level. Occurs in quiet shaded pools, as well as sunlit sections of larger streams and relatively fast-flowing mountain streams. |
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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harmless |
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