Irian Jaya rainbowfish
📖 Overview
Irian Jaya rainbowfish (Melanotaenia irianjaya) is a ray-finned fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 21 - 26. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Irian Jaya rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C ; 1°S - 3°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Irian Jaya Rainbowfish · Irian Rainbowfish |
| 🌍CES | duhovka irianská |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Irian Jaya rainbowfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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