Banded rainbowfish

The Banded rainbowfish lives in the reef-associated, marine environment.

A real stunner, the Banded Rainbowfish is one of the brightest colored fish in its family, and has earned years of popularity for it! The Banded Rainbowfish is a brilliant little river fish from Australia that is dressed from tip to tail in bold colors. More

The Banded Rainbowfish was scientifically described by Rendahl in 1922. It was however collected much earlier. In 1895, Knut Dahl, a zoologist from Norway, collected the species from Mary River. Its scientific name is Melanotaenia trifasciata. More

The Banded Rainbowfish occurs in freshwater streams and waterholes and is a popular aquarium fish that has a variety of colour forms. More

The Banded Rainbowfish appears in several color variants based on the river of origin. Most common is the Goyder River form replete with red fins, purplish body, and black midline band. The high arch of the back increases with age. More

view this recently viewed fish Banded Rainbowfish can differ quite significantly in body markings and shapes depending on their genetic history and point of origin. Some males remain torpedo shaped whilst others become heavily deep bodied as they age. More

Cultivation notes : Banded Rainbowfish such as Bedjal like to be in flowing water where dissolved oxygen levels are higher than in thickly planted billabongs. It likes to be in a planted aqiarium but prefers a little current and an open swimming area. More

General information: Banded Rainbowfish vary in appearance depending on which river system they are found. The form from the Blyth River resembles the very well known Goyder River form. This species can grow to 12 cm but is usually 10 cm full grown. More

The banded rainbowfish, from the Goyder River in Australias Northwest Territory, is evolving into a separate species (from other rainbowfishes), has assumed a narrow range and has developed a unique coloration, Melanotaenia trifasciata Purchase A Print Of This ImageHow to request, purchase or license this imageAdd To Light Table Boesemans rainbowfish. More

Melanotaenia trifasciata, Banded Rainbowfish comes from northern Australia. They are more frequently found in both alkaline water (PH 7.2 - 8.0) and more acidic water (PH 6.5-6.9). More

Cherry Barb view this recently viewed fish Banded Rainbowfish can differ quite significantly in body markings and shapes depending on their genetic history and point of origin. Some males remain torpedo shaped whilst others become heavily deep bodied as they age. More

Banded Rainbowfish can differ quite significantly in body markings and shapes depending on their genetic history and point of origin. Some males remain torpedo shaped whilst others become heavily deep bodied as they age. More

Common names

banded rainbowfish in English
Labayan in Cebuano
Labayan in Davawenyo
Labayan in Tagalog
Labayan in Waray-waray
Lubay in Cebuano
Lubayan in Waray-waray
Mul-mul in Davawenyo
Saowisata wrasse in English
双背海猪鱼 in Mandarin Chinese
雙背海豬魚 in Mandarin Chinese

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