Ajamaru lakes rainbowfish

Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Max Length

9.649999618530273 cm

Family

About

The Ajamaru lakes rainbowfish (Melanotaenia ajamaruensis) is a small freshwater fish reaching about 9.65 cm in length. It is endemic to the Ajamaru Lakes system in West Papua, Indonesia, and belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae, displaying the vivid coloration typical of rainbowfishes.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	9.649999618530273 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type

Freshwater

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Taxonomy

Order	Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Family	Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes)
Species	Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Ajamaru lakes rainbowfish get?

Ajamaru lakes rainbowfish can grow up to 9.649999618530273 cm long.

What family does Ajamaru lakes rainbowfish belong to?

Ajamaru lakes rainbowfish (Melanotaenia ajamaruensis) belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes) in the order Atheriniformes (Silversides).