Mayland's rainbowfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits a small creek in hilly terrain at an elevation of 450 m . An omnivore and egg laying species which is considered a peaceful community fish preferring the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.2, H=10, 26°C water temperature, rock, plant and driftwood cover .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 21; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 24 - 29.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mayland's rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mayland's rainbowfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 2°S - 3°S known only from a small creek 2-3 km from Danau Bira (Lake Holmes), Irian Jaya, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Mayland's rainbowfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Mayland's rainbowfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Mayland's rainbowfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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