Boeseman's rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani)

Scientific name: Melanotaenia boesemani Allen & Cross, 1980

The Boeseman's rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani) is a freshwater fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 27–30°C (81–86°F). Native range: Asia, known only from the Ajamaru Lakes region in Vogelkop Peninsula, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Also in the Aitinjo Lake, 20 km southeast of Ajamaru Lakes.

Boeseman's rainbowfish care at a glance

Temperature: 27–30°C (81–86°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 17 - 23

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Species facts

Scientific name: Melanotaenia boesemani
Family: Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Order: Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: known only from the Ajamaru Lakes region in Vogelkop Peninsula, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Also in the Aitinjo Lake, 20 km southeast of Ajamaru Lakes.
Conservation status (IUCN): Endangered (EN) (A1ad)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)