Australian rainbow
Melanotaenia nigrans
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Brackish
Comprimento Máximo
10,0 cm
Família
Overview
Australian rainbow (Melanotaenia nigrans) is a brackish-water fish of the family Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes), in the order Atheriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 10 cm. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 10,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Água
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Ordem | Atheriniformes (Silversides) |
| Família | Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes) |
| Espécies | Melanotaenia nigrans |
Perguntas Frequentes
How big does Australian rainbow get?
Australian rainbow can grow up to 10.0 cm long.
Where is Australian rainbow found?
Estuaries
What family does Australian rainbow belong to?
Australian rainbow (Melanotaenia nigrans) belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes) in the order Atheriniformes (Silversides).
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