Goldie River rainbowfish
📖 Overview
Overview information for Goldie River rainbowfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 21 - 26. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Goldie River rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Goldie River rainbowfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 7.8; dH range: 10 - ?. Tropical; 25°C - 28°C ; 3°S - 10°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Goldie River rainbowfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Goldie River rainbowfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Goldie River rainbowfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Goldie River Rainbowfish |
| 🌍CES | duhovka pestrá |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Золотая меланотения |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristeus goldiei | Macleay | 1883 | Synonym |
| Rhombatractus goldiei | Macley | 1883 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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