Highlands rainbowfish (Chilatherina campsi)

Scientific name: Chilatherina campsi Whitley, 1957

The Highlands rainbowfish (Chilatherina campsi) is a freshwater fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–26°C (70–79°F). Native range: Oceania, Markham, Ramu, Sepik and Purari river systems in Papua New Guinea.

Highlands rainbowfish care at a glance

Temperature
21–26°C (70–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 21 - 26

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chilatherina campsi
Family
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Order
Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 7.8; dH range: 10 - ? pelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Oceania: Markham, Ramu, Sepik and Purari river systems in Papua New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
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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