General species photo
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: Australia
Distribution: Morehead river
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: FX 3rd or more Generation
Year Acquired: 2024
Got mine from Marcos alcaraz in 2024