Dwarf Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia praecox

Also known as: Diamond Rainbow, Dwarf Neon Praecox Rainbowfish, Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish, Neon Rainbowfish, Praecox Neon Rainbowfish, Praecox Rainbow, Praecox Rainbowfish

ALSO KNOWN AS

Diamond Rainbow
Dwarf Neon Praecox Rainbowfish
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish
Neon Rainbowfish
Praecox Neon Rainbowfish
Praecox Rainbow
Praecox Rainbowfish

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2020

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Dwarf Rainbowfish adult, photographed at Salem, Oregon, United States — @Candy · Salem, Oregon, United States · November 20171 / 4

Overview

Found in schools, close to submerged logs, roots, and aquatic vegetation, over marshes, swamps, and swiftly flowing tributaries, of the Mamberamo River.
Asia - Mamberamo River, Indonesia

Popular aquarium fish!

How to identify

COLOURS

Fins & Tail: orange fins red fins
Behaviour: schooling

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Habitat & where to find it

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LIVES IN

freshwater

Found in schools, close to submerged logs, roots, and aquatic vegetation, over marshes, swamps, and swiftly flowing tributaries, of the Mamberamo River.