Kamaka rainbowfish (Melanotaenia kamaka)

Scientific name: Melanotaenia kamaka Allen & Renyaan, 1996

Kamaka rainbowfish (Melanotaenia kamaka)

The Kamaka rainbowfish (Melanotaenia kamaka) is a freshwater fish of the family Melanotaeniidae that grows to about 14 cm (5.5 in). It is difficult to keep and peaceful, needs carefully chosen tank mates and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 18–22°C (64–72°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.2. Native range: Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland.

Kamaka rainbowfish care at a glance

Care level
Difficult
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
With caution
Adult size
14 cm (5.5 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
18–22°C (64–72°F)
pH
6.5–7.2
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 19 - 22

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Melanotaenia kamaka
Family
Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Order
Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.1
Depth range
0–2 m (0–7 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 2 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: restricted to Lake Kamaka, Irian Jaya, Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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