Threadfin rainbowfish (Iriatherina werneri)

Scientific name: Iriatherina werneri Meinken, 1974

The Threadfin rainbowfish (Iriatherina werneri) is a freshwater fish of the family Melanotaeniidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–30°C (79–86°F). Native range: Asia and Oceania, central-southern New Guinea and northern Australia.

Threadfin rainbowfish care at a glance

Temperature: 26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12

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Species facts

Scientific name: Iriatherina werneri
Family: Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Order: Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Common length: 3.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia and Oceania: central-southern New Guinea and northern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)