Australian rainbow
Melanotaenia nigrans
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Brackish
Chiều dài tối đa
10,0 cm
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 10,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Loại nước
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Bộ | Atheriniformes (Silversides) |
| Họ | Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes) |
| Loài | Melanotaenia nigrans |
Câu hỏi thường gặp
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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