Family: |
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
Max. size: |
12.25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 2 m |
Distribution: |
Asia: Indonesia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 23-26. This species is distinguished by the following combination of characters: D IV-VI + I, 14-17 (usually V + I, 15); A I,23-26 (rarely 23); pectoral rays 14-17 (usually 15-16); lateral scales 37-38; transverse scales 9; predorsal scales 17-19; circumpeduncular scales 12 or 13; total gill rakers on 1st arch 16-19 ( usually 17 or 18); total scales covering preoperculum 13-17 (mean 15.8); origin of 1st dorsal fin usually about eye diameter behind level of anal-fin origin, but occasionally level of dorsal and anal-fin origins about even; greatest body depth of adult male 2.7-3.2 in SL. Colour in life generally bluish green to yellowish, grading to white ventrally; mid-lateral dark stripe usually present, broader and more prominent on posterior half of body; dorsal fins with dark submarginal stripe and pale outer margin (Ref. 119199). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 04 December 2019 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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