Fish Species

Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish

Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish - Description

The Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish is only found in Lake Kutubu in Papua New Guinea and are also known as Blue and Turquoise Rainbow fish due the different shades of blue they display from light blue to aquamarine and Turquoise. Their color is dependant on the water conditions as well as their diet.

Popular Name: Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish
Species: Melanotaenia lacustris

Profile of the Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish

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

  • Size: 10 - 12cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: Temp: 22 Degrees, PH: 7-8

  • Diet / Feeding: Mosquito Larvae, Mysis Shrimp, Bloodworm and Daphnia

  • Temperament: Peaceful fish , recommended to keep in groups of at least 6

  • Habitat: Lake Kutubu, Central Papua New Guinea

  • Behaviour: Lively, needs plenty of space. Ensure tank is well planted.

  • Range: Papua New Guinea

Scientific Classification of the Lake Kutubu 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: Melanotaenia lacustris

  • Popular Name: Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish, Blue Rainbowfish, Turquoise Rainbowfish

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Family: Melanotaeniidae

 

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Facts about Fish Species - Lake Kutubu 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.

 

The species detailed on this website are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond, Clown, Koi, Beta (Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel, Puffer, Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones and Coral.

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