Forktail rainbowfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits rainforest streams with thick vegetative cover . An omnivorous egg layer and peaceful community fish which prefers the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.6, H=14, 25°C water temperature .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 15 - 18. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Forktail rainbowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 8°S - 9°S known only from the lowlands of eastern Papua New Guinea between Dyke Ackland Bay and Collingwood Bay.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Forktail rainbowfish.
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