| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
6.96 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: -1; Anal soft rays: 24-26. This species is distinguished by the following combination of characters: D IV-VI + I, 14-17; A I,24-26 (usually 24); pectoral rays 14-15 (usually 14); lateral scales 36-37 (usually 37), transverse scales 9-10; predorsal scales 16-18 ( usually 17); circumpeduncular scales 13; total gill rakers on first arch 16-17 (usually 16); total scales covering preoperculum 13-19 (adults with 16-19); adult with 2 separate patches of vomerine teeth; origin of 1st dorsal fin about level with anal-fin origin; greatest body depth of adult male 2.8-3.0 in SL. Colour in life generally olive green to yellowish with faint orange stripe between each horizontal scale row; mid-lateral dark stripe often present, broader and more prominent on posterior half of body; dorsal and anal fins with dark submarginal stripe and pale outer margin; dorsal and ventral margins of caudal fin narrowly blackish (Ref. 119199). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 04 December 2019 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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