Species Profile: Melanotaenia praecox

Common Name:   Dwarf Neon Rainbow

Species Photo by: Kyle Carlson

Description:   Melanotaenia praecox have an intense, bright neon blue body with red dorsal, anal, and caudal fins. They may reach a maximum size of 8 cm, but usually less than 5 cm SL. Males are generally larger and more colourful than the females. The fins of females often show a yellow-orange colour as well.

Category:   Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Oceania

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