Melanotaenia boesemani Allen & Cross, 1980

Boeseman's rainbowfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Atheriniformes \| Melanotaeniidae
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Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1991. (Ref. 2847)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 9.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2847); 7 cm SL (female)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19

Climate / Range

Tropical; 27°C - 30°C (Ref. 2060); 1°S - 2°S

Asia: known only from the Ajamaru Lakes region in Vogelkop Peninsula, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Also in the Aitinjo Lake, 20 km southeast of Ajamaru Lakes.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 17 - 23

Inhabits lakes which are situated at the headwaters of the Ajamaru River in Irian Jaya which drains into the Kais River eventually flowing to the Ceram Sea. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Endangered (EN) (A1ad)	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (35 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Palomares, Maria Lourdes D.

Modified by Binohlan, Crispina B.

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