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Glossolepis maculosa Allen, 1981 Spotted rainbowfish |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 12 | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: Markham and Ramu river systems in Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 18-20 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits high altitude (150-800 m) swamps and creeks. An egg laying species which prefer the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.8, H=12, 25°C water temperature. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||