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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Lake Eacham rainbowfish

Melanotaenia eachamensis Allen & Cross, 1982
Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Inhabits small creeks and crater lakes where it congregates along the shallow edges among aquatic vegetation . Often found among aquatic vegetation, fallen logs or branches . Occurs at temperature and pH ranging from 23-27° C and 7.0-7.4 respectively .

Scientific Name
Melanotaenia eachamensis
Authority
Allen & Cross, 1982
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
6.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lake Eacham rainbowfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lake Eacham rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lake Eacham rainbowfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 7.4. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C South Johnstone river systems.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
6.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
7–7.4
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen & Cross, 1982

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Lake Eacham rainbowfish
🌍CES duhovka eachamská

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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