Species Profile: Melanotaenia Sp 'Kali Tawa'

Species Photo by: Kyle Carlson

Description:   With a total length of normally 7 cm (several years old specimens are said to be able to reach 10 cm), this species is one of the smaller representatives of the genus. The combination of snow-white dorsal and anal fins and red caudal fin, plus an orange front ridge and blue tones on the flank, makes them highly attractive in terms of color.

Category:   Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Southeast Asia

Distribution:   Papua New Guinea