Goldie River rainbowfish (Melanotaenia goldiei)

Scientific name: Melanotaenia goldiei Macleay, 1883

The Goldie River rainbowfish (Melanotaenia goldiei) is a freshwater fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Asia and Oceania, New Guinea.

Goldie River rainbowfish care at a glance

Temperature: 25–28°C (77–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 21 - 26

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Species facts

Scientific name: Melanotaenia goldiei
Family: Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Order: Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 11.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.8; dH range: 10 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia and Oceania: New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)