Forktail Rainbow Fish
Description
of the Forktail Rainbow Fish
The Forktail Rainbow Fish is a small silver colored fish with
yellow trimmed fins. The color of the pectoral fin of the male
differs from the females, males have a yellow tipped pectoral
fin with females having a transparent pectoral fin. Their tails
appear fork like due to their coloring.
Profile of
the Forktail Rainbow Fish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Forktail Rainbow Fish species.
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Size: 5cm to 6cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp: 26 Degrees, PH: 7-8
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Diet / Feeding:
Mosquito Larvae, Mysis Shrimp, Bloodworm and Daphnia
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Temperament:
Excellent, very lively fish
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Habitat:
Freshwater Streams and Rivers in Papua New Guinea
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Behaviour:
Peaceful, Recommended to place similar species together with
lots of planting
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Range: Papua New
Guinea
Scientific
Classification of the Forktail Rainbow Fish
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
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Species:
Pseudomugil furcatus
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Popular Name:
Furcata Rainbowfish, Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish, Forktail
Rainbowfish
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Kingdom:
Animalia
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Phylum: Chordata
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Family: Pseudomugilidae
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Forktail Rainbow Fish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Forktail Rainbow Fish slimy?
Forktail Rainbow Fish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Forktail Rainbow Fish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Forktail Rainbow Fish have gills?
Gills enable the Forktail Rainbow Fish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Forktail Rainbow Fish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Forktail Rainbow Fish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Forktail Rainbow Fish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Forktail Rainbow Fish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Forktail Rainbow Fish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Forktail Rainbow Fish
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