Leggett's rainbowfish
📖 Overview
Leggett's rainbowfish (Glossolepis leggetti), first described by Allen & Renyaan, 1998 is a small fish in the family Melanotaeniidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Melanotaeniidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 19 - 23.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leggett's rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from the Wapoga River system of northern Irian Jaya, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Leggett's rainbowfish.
🔍 Similar Species
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