Lake Tebera rainbowfish (Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi)

Scientific name: Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi Allen, 1981

The Lake Tebera rainbowfish (Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi) is a freshwater fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–26°C (68–79°F).

Lake Tebera rainbowfish care at a glance

Temperature: 20–26°C (68–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 17 - 25

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Species facts

Scientific name: Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi
Family: Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Order: Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 7.8; dH range: 10 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Oceania: known mainly from the Lake Tebera basin in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. A single specimen has been collected at Karamui, 38 km north of the lake.
Conservation status (IUCN): Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)