Northern Rainbowfish
📖 Overview
Habitat where found is highly variable, including rivers, creeks, swamps, marshy lagoons, lakes, and reservoirs. Usually forms aggregations at or near the surface of deeper pools in stream habitats, especially where there is aquatic vegetation or log debris .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18 - 21. Scales: horizontal rows 10-13; vertical rows 31-36; predorsal 14-22; cheek 9-13. Greatest body depth (>5 cm SL), females 30.5-36.2 and males 32.9-41% of SL .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Northern Rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Northern Rainbowfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Northern Rainbowfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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