Species Profile:  Melanotaenia sp. 'Morehead River'

Description

Larger melanotaenia hailing from Morehead River in Cape York. They are a unique rainbow that have striking pinkish red finnage and body. When not fired up have a duller opalesk appearance. Males tend to be larger with more striking coloration on the body.

Category:   Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Oceania

Distribution:   Morehead River

 

Aquarists keeping this Species

DesktopAquatics: Melanotaenia sp. “Morehead river”