Fish Species

Threadfin Rainbow Fish

Threadfin Rainbow Fish - Description

Also known as the Feather Fin Rainbowfish, the Threadfin Rainbowfish is the only species of rainbow fish in the genus Iriatherina.

It has extremely pretty long fins. This variety of fish can be found in Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia and lives in swamps and streams and rivers which are dense in vegetation.

Popular Name: Threadfin Rainbow Fish
Species: Iriatherina werneri

Profile of the Threadfin Rainbow Fish

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Threadfin Rainbow Fish species.

  • Size: Up to 5cm not including tail

  • Fish Tank conditions: 26 Degrees, PH 6-7, Soft to Slightly Acidic

  • Diet / Feeding: Prefers live food

  • Temperament: Very peaceful but recommended to keep in a group of at least 6 other Threadfin's

  • Habitat: Swamps and rivers

  • Behaviour: Small mouths so can have feeding issues if kept with different species

  • Range: Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia

Scientific Classification of the Threadfin Rainbow Fish

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Iriatherina werneri

  • Popular Name: Feather Fin Rainbowfish, Threadfin Rainbowfish

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Atheriniformes

  • Family: Melanotaeniidaee

 

Rainbow Fish Index

Facts about Fish Species - Threadfin Rainbow Fish

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

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