Spotted rainbowfish (Glossolepis maculosus)

Scientific name: Glossolepis maculosus Allen, 1981

The Spotted rainbowfish (Glossolepis maculosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Oceania, Markham and Ramu river systems in Papua New Guinea.

Spotted rainbowfish care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18 - 20

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Species facts

Scientific name: Glossolepis maculosus
Family: Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Order: Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 7.8; dH range: 12 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Oceania: Markham and Ramu river systems in Papua New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN): Lower Risk: least concern (LR/lc)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm=1)