CARES Species Profile:  Glossolepis multisquamata

Description

Rainbowfish native to New Guinea. Found in swampy lagoons, lakes, and small side channels of large rivers. Feeds mainly on small invertebrates.

CARES Family:   Melanotaeniidae - Oceania Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Oceania

Distribution:   New Guinea

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Near Threatened CARES Assessment Date:  July 15, 2017
IUCN Red List:  Least Concern IUCN Assessment Date:  Dec. 5, 2019