Bleher's rainbowfish (Chilatherina bleheri)

Scientific name: Chilatherina bleheri Allen, 1985

The Bleher's rainbowfish (Chilatherina bleheri) is a freshwater fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Asia, known only from Lake Holmes (Danau Bira) in the lower Mamberamo River system in Irian Jaya, Indonesia.

Bleher's rainbowfish care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 21 - 26

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Species facts

Scientific name: Chilatherina bleheri
Family: Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Order: Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 8 - 15 pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: known only from Lake Holmes (Danau Bira) in the lower Mamberamo River system in Irian Jaya, Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Vulnerable (VU) (A2e)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)