CARES Species Profile:  Rhadinocentrus ornatus

Photo by:  Marcel Wuethrich

Description

Rainbowfish native to Australia. Found in coastal creeks, backwaters, ponds, and dune lakes, often in slow tannin-stained waters with plenty of cover. Feeds on insects, small crustaceans, and algae.

CARES Family:   Melanotaeniidae - Oceania Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Oceania

Distribution:   Australia

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  None
IUCN Red List:  Vulnerable IUCN Assessment Date:  None  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Rhadinocentrus ornatus

IUCN Red List: Rhadinocentrus ornatus

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