Yapen rainbowfish
📖 Overview
Yapen rainbowfish (Melanotaenia japenensis), first described by Allen & Cross, 1980 is a small fish in the family Melanotaeniidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 7.70 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 Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 26 - 28.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yapen rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 1°S - 2°S known only from Yapen Island in Irian Jaya, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Japen Rainbowfish · Yapen Rainbowfish |
| 🌍CES | duhovka japenská |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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