Ajamaru lakes rainbowfish
📖 Overview
Ajamaru lakes rainbowfish (Melanotaenia ajamaruensis), first described by Allen & Cross, 1980 is a small fish in the family Melanotaeniidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.70 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 Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 19; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 21 - 27.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ajamaru lakes rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 1°S - 2°S known only from the Ajamaru Lakes near the center of the Vogelkop Peninsula, Irian Jaya, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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