Species Profile:  Melanotaenia Splendida Splendida

Common Name:  Eastern Rainbowfish

Description

6" (15cm) max length. Found across a variety of habitats, including swamps, lagoons, streams and rivers. Most of these biotopes are subjedt to seasonal changes in temperature, water level and dissolved sediment. The fish are typically found under cover of aquatic vegitation or other debris, such as submerged logs.

Category:   Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Australia

Distribution:   South Johnstown River

 

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TheBiotopes: Melanotaenia Splendida Splendida