Parkinson's rainbowfish (Melanotaenia parkinsoni)

Scientific name: Melanotaenia parkinsoni Allen, 1980

The Parkinson's rainbowfish (Melanotaenia parkinsoni) is a freshwater fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–30°C (79–86°F). Native range: Oceania, Papua New Guinea between the Kemp Welsh River and Milne Bay.

Parkinson's rainbowfish care at a glance

Temperature: 26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18 - 23

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Species facts

Scientific name: Melanotaenia parkinsoni
Family: Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Order: Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 11.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 7.8; dH range: 8 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Oceania: Papua New Guinea between the Kemp Welsh River and Milne Bay.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: potential
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)