Papua rainbowfish
Melanotaenia papuae
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Freshwater
الطول الأقصى
6,5 cm
الفصيلة
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 6,5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Atheriniformes (Silversides) |
| الفصيلة | Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes) |
| الأنواع | Melanotaenia papuae |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Papua rainbowfish get?
Papua rainbowfish can grow up to 6.5 cm long.
What family does Papua rainbowfish belong to?
Papua rainbowfish (Melanotaenia papuae) belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes) in the order Atheriniformes (Silversides).
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