Slender rainbowfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits large water courses and isolated rocky pools generally bordered with paperbark trees (Melaleuca) which have clear waters and minimal flow during the dry season . Large numbers congregate in shady pools around log snags and submerged branches . Feeds on insects and their larvae, small crustaceans and algae. Sympatric with M. splendida australis . Prefers the following aquarium conditions: pH=7, H=10, 24°C water temperature; is an egg layer and a peaceful community fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Slender rainbowfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Slender rainbowfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C ; 13°S - 16°S southwest of Darwin.
🌿 Ecology
insects and their larvae, small crustaceans and algae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Slender Rainbowfish |
| 🌍CES | duhovka drobná |
| 🇩🇪German | Schlanker Regenbogenfisch |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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