Identity and origin
- Origin
- Southern Indonesian Papua; also Papua New Guinea and northern Australia
- Identity
- Native New Guinea–Australian rainbowfish
Males display elongated fin rays above and below a slender body. The published maximum body length is 4 cm standard length; fin extensions and total length are different measurements. An Indonesian locality must be documented separately from Australian or Papua New Guinean lines.
Habitat and care
Vegetated lowland swamps, ponds and slow streams. Habitat and identity reference
Plan a group, fine foods and calm feeding opportunities. Small size and delicate fins call for careful companion selection.
Design for feeding and movement
Care-planning notes. Confirm exact requirements for the species and source population.
- Check adult dimensions and social needs for this species; small body size alone does not establish aquarium suitability.
- Provide swimming space and refuge, and choose companions with compatible feeding behaviour.
- Match food size to the animal and observe feeding directly, especially when keeping small species with faster feeders.
Evidence record
Conservation record: A current published assessment has not been verified for this profile. This does not imply low risk or permission to trade.
Catalogue inclusion confirms a research record, not current stock, legal export, or destination-country import permission.
