Axelrod's rainbowfish (Chilatherina axelrodi)

Scientific name: Chilatherina axelrodi Allen, 1979

The Axelrod's rainbowfish (Chilatherina axelrodi) is a freshwater fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 27–30°C (81–86°F). Native range: Oceania, Known only from the Yungkiri Stream in Papua New Guinea.

Axelrod's rainbowfish care at a glance

Temperature
27–30°C (81–86°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 19 - 24

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chilatherina axelrodi
Family
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Order
Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 15 - ? pelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Oceania: Known only from the Yungkiri Stream in Papua New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Lower Risk: least concern (LR/lc)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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