Aifuf rainbowfish

📖 Overview

Aifuf rainbowfish (Melanotaenia laticlavia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1 metres. 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): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 24 - 26. This species is distinguished by the following combination of characters: D IV-VI + I, 14-17; A I,24-26 (usually 24); pectoral rays 14-15 (usually 14); lateral scales 36-37 (usually 37), transverse scales 9-10; predorsal scales 16-18 ( usually 17); circumpeduncular scales 13; total gill rakers on first arch 16-17 (usually 16); total scales covering preoperculum 13-19 (adults with 16-19); adult with 2 separate patches of vomerine teeth; origin of 1st dorsal fin about level with anal-fin origin; greatest body depth of adult male 2.8-3.0 in SL. Colour in life generally olive green to yellowish with faint orange stripe between each horizontal scale row; mid-lateral dark stripe often present, broader and more prominent on posterior half of body; dorsal and anal fins with dark submarginal stripe and pale outer margin; dorsal and ventral margins of caudal fin narrowly blackish .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aifuf rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 1 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Aifuf rainbowfish.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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