| Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) |
| 7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 10 |
| Oceania: Markham, Ramu, Sepik and Purari river systems in Papua New Guinea. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 6-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-16; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 21-26 |
| Occurs mainly in hilly or mountainous terrain between about 200 and 1525 m elevation. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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