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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Kamaka rainbowfish

Melanotaenia kamaka Allen & Renyaan, 1996
Max Length
6.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
0–2 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Kamaka rainbowfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Melanotaenia kamaka
Authority
Allen & Renyaan, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.1 cm
Depth Range
0–2 m
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 19 - 22. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kamaka rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kamaka rainbowfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
6.1cm
Dorsal Spines
5
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
21

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen & Renyaan, 1996

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Kamaka Rainbowfish
🌍CES duhovka kamaka
🇫🇮Finnish Turkoosisateenkaarikala

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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