| Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
benthopelagic |
| Asia: Mamberamo River in northern Irian Jaya, Indonesia. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-14; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 16-21. Develops a very deep body, particularly in males, at a remarkably small size (3.0-3.5 cm SL). |
| Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). |
|
Data deficient
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
|
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