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Melanotaenia irianjaya Allen, 1985 Irian Jaya rainbowfish |
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| Family: | Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes) | |||
| Max. size: | 8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-16; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 21-26 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in rainforest creeks and small rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||