Rainbowfish, Australian
Scientific Name: Melanotaenia splendida
Status: Data Deficient
Habitat: These fish are widespread and abundant in all the larger rivers in central Australia.
Diet: Omnivorous, these fish eat algae, insects, microcrustaceans, and other small invertebrates.
Length: Less than 3 to 6 inches.
This species of rainbowfish is slightly dimorphic, meaning that the males and females are different in appearance. Males are slightly larger with a more intense rainbow effect.
