Glossolepis maculosa Allen, 1981
Spotted rainbowfish
photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Family:  Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Max. size:  5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 12
Distribution:  Oceania: Markham and Ramu river systems in Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 18-20
Biology:  Inhabits high altitude (150-800 m) swamps and creeks. An egg laying species which prefer the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.8, H=12, 25°C water temperature.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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