Identity and origin
- Origin
- Prafi and nearby Vogelkop drainages, West Papua
- Identity
- Restricted Bird’s Head rainbowfish
A stream rainbowfish from the Arfak region of the Bird’s Head Peninsula. Its Endangered assessment reflects a narrow range and continuing habitat pressure; locality should remain attached to every captive lineage.
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: Endangered (EN); assessment year 2020. Conservation source record. This retained reference is an index or secondary record; the direct assessment and date require verification. Check for a newer assessment before making conservation or sourcing decisions.
Catalogue inclusion confirms a research record, not current stock, legal export, or destination-country import permission.
