CARES Species Profile:  Glossolepis maculosus

Description

Rainbowfish native to Papua New Guinea. Found in high-altitude swamps and creeks.

CARES Family:   Melanotaeniidae - Oceania Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Oceania

Distribution:   Papua New Guinea

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 17, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  Dec. 5, 2019  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Glossolepis maculosus

IUCN Red List: Glossolepis maculosus

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