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
Water type: Freshwater