Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish
Description
of the Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish
The Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish is only found in Lake Kutubu in
Papua New Guinea and are also known as Blue and Turquoise
Rainbow fish due the different shades of blue they display from
light blue to aquamarine and Turquoise. Their color is dependant
on the water conditions as well as their diet.
Profile of
the Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish species.
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Size: 10 - 12cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp: 22 Degrees, PH: 7-8
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Diet / Feeding:
Mosquito Larvae, Mysis Shrimp, Bloodworm and Daphnia
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Temperament:
Peaceful fish , recommended to keep in groups of at least 6
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Habitat: Lake
Kutubu, Central Papua New Guinea
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Behaviour:
Lively, needs plenty of space. Ensure tank is well planted.
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Range: Papua New
Guinea
Scientific
Classification of the Lake Kutubu 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:
Melanotaenia lacustris
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Popular Name:
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish, Blue Rainbowfish, Turquoise
Rainbowfish
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Kingdom:
Animalia
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Phylum: Chordata
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Family: Melanotaeniidae
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Lake Kutubu 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 Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish slimy?
Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Lake Kutubu 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 Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish have gills?
Gills enable the Lake Kutubu 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 Lake Kutubu 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 Lake Kutubu 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
Lake Kutubu 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 Lake Kutubu 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
Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish
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