Description
Rainbowfish native to Papua New Guinea. Known only from Lake Wanam.
CARES Family: Melanotaeniidae - Oceania Rainbowfish
Global Region: Oceania
Distribution: Papua New Guinea: Lake Wanam
Conservation Status
CARES Classification: Critically Endangered
CARES Assessment Date: March 17, 2026
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
IUCN Assessment Date: Dec. 6, 2019