Highlands rainbowfish
📖 Overview
Highlands rainbowfish (Chilatherina campsi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 21 - 26.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Highlands rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Highlands rainbowfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Highlands rainbowfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 7.8; dH range: 10 - ?. Tropical; 21°C - 26°C ; 4°S - 7°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Highland Rainbowfish · Highlands Rainbowfish |
| 🌍CES | duhovka papuánská |
| 🇵🇱Polish | tęczanka wyżynna |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisocentrus campsi | Whitley | 1957 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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