Lake Tebera rainbowfish

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The Lake Tebera rainbowfish lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater, pH range: 7.5 - 7.8, dH range: 10 environment.

The Lake Tebera rainbowfish (Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi) is a species of fish in the Melanotaeniidae family. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. References - * Allen, G. 1996. Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi. More

The Lake Tebera Rainbowfish was scientifically described by Allen in 1981. Its scientific name is Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi. The species was first collected for scientific purposes in 1980 by Allen and Parkinson. More

Lake tebera rainbowfish ( common name ) let's test your knowledge! Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi ( fish name )slovensky , français Share pictures of your fish! Upload them now! * Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 8 - 10 cm ( More

The Yellow Rainbow is also known as the Lake Tebera Rainbowfish, which is named for the lake this fish is native to in Papua New Guinea. Like all rainbowfish this will be a very active swimmer in an aquarium, and will do best in a long tank with plenty of water volume. More

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The Lake Tebera Rainbowfish is a beautifully coloured fish, which becomes more colourful as it ages. In the aquarium, these fish are active, lively, and peaceful. Provide plenty of open swimming space as well as dense patches of vegetation or other hiding spots. More

Common names

Gylden regnbuefisk in Danish (dansk)
Kultasateenkaarikala in Finnish (suomen kieli)
Lake Tebera rainbowfish in English
Lake Tebera-Regenbogenfisch in German (Deutsch)
赫氏虹銀漢魚 in Mandarin Chinese
赫氏虹銀漢魚 in Unknown
赫氏虹银汉鱼 in Mandarin Chinese
赫氏虹银汉鱼 in Unknown

Order : Atheriniformes
Family : Melanotaeniidae
Genus : Melanotaenia
Species : Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi
Authority : Allen, 1981