Exquisite rainbowfish

Melanotaenia exquisita

Melanotaeniid Fish of Australian Waters

Tropical
Upper river
Transcontinental
Freshwater fish
Oceania
Small
Tropical fish

The exquisite rainbowfish (Melanotaenia exquisita) is a species of fish in the family Melanotaeniidae endemic to Australia. It occurs in freshwater habitats of the Northern Territory, typically in running water. It grows to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) standard length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Silversides
Family: Melanotaeniidae
Genus: Melanotaenia
Maximum length: 7.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Oceania: occurs in the Edith River Gorge and Lake Malkyyllumbo (Edith Falls National Park), upper south Alligator River system and Moline Pool (Mary River system), Northern Territory, Australia. Edith River is a tributary of the Daly River system, 230 km southeast of Darwin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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