Aquarist Species:  Glossolepis wanamensis

Aquarist: NickCondonFish

Species Profile: Glossolepis wanamensis

Common Name:   Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Species Photo by: Nick Condon

Description:   Rainbowfish species from Lake Wanam, Papua New Guinea. Growing to ~13cm. It is considered critically endangered and a CARES species.

Category:   Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Southeast Asia

Distribution:   Lake Wanam, Papua New Guinea

CARES Status:   Critically Endangered

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2025

Specimens acquired through wholesale aquarium trade.