Description
Rainbowfish native to Papua New Guinea. Found in mountain streams.
CARES Family: Melanotaeniidae - Oceania Rainbowfish
Global Region: Oceania
Distribution: Papua New Guinea
Conservation Status
CARES Classification: Critically Endangered
CARES Assessment Date: March 17, 2026
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
IUCN Assessment Date: Dec. 4, 2019